Teaching Assistant Level 4 (SEN) - Maternity Cover

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant/Teaching Assistant Level 4 (SEN) to join our fantastic team at Prospect House Primary Specialist School This is a fixed term post for one academic year working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The starting salary is £28,507 and the full time equivalent is £33,143 Grade 6. To start on 1st September 2026. Prospect House is not just a school, it is a specialist learning community built on belief, ambition and respect. Our environment has been designed around the needs of our pupils and the expertise of our staff. This is a school where specialist practice matters and where experienced teachers can truly make their mark. We're looking for: A highly qualified Teaching Assistant with extensive experience supporting children and young people with social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties, as well as those with communication challenges and severe, profound, or complex learning needs. This role also requires proven experience in planning and leading teaching and learning activities, alongside strong skills and expertise in understanding and addressing diverse pupil needs. Applicants will require Numeracy and Literacy skills to level 2 (GCSEs grades 9 to 4/A*-C) or equivalent or higher and an NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience. Main purpose of the job: To complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for agreed learning activities across school. This may involve planning, preparing and delivering learning programmes and support to individual students, small groups and on a short-term basis to whole classes. Under the guidance of a teacher, provide support in addressing the needs of pupils who require particular help to overcome barriers to learning. Key responsibilities will include: Provide cover for whole classes e.g. to cover teacher short term absence. During the cover periods, there will be a require