Teaching Assistant Level 1 (SEN)

We are delighted to invite applications for a Teaching Assistant Level 1 (SEN) post at Pioneer House High School, Pioneer House is part of the Prospere Learning Trust.  Successful candidates should be suitably qualified, enthusiastic experienced teaching assistant who will support students  who have a range of special educational needs.

To be a part of a team providing exceptional education for students so that they become happy, confident adults.  The post holders will support teaching and learning across school, providing general support in the management of pupils and resources. 

The role is a Grade 3  role working 35 hrs per week, full time, term-time only plus 5 inset days (39  working weeks). The starting pro rata salary is £16,515. The full time equivalent is £19,264.

About Us

Pioneer House High School  is a school that provides an outstanding and stimulating educational experience for every student. Our pupils, all of whom have severe learning difficulties are prepared to become independent and productive young adults. through our engaging applied learning curriculum focus, carefully structured programmes and highly effective teachers. Pioneer House provides a rich learning experience for all pupils which encourages a love of learning and enables them to make progress by acquiring the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to meet the challenges of the 21st century and to enter the work of work

Our school is proud to be part of the Prospere Learning Trust.  Prospere Learning Trust was formed in September 2017 through the merger of two multi academy trusts. We currently employ over 900 staff and are passionate about providing exceptional education for children from any background so that they become happy, confident adults with excellent academic knowledge and qualifications. We believe that our staff play a vital role in achieving our vision. 

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them.

The Trust currently comprises of 8 schools, including 4 mainstream high schools and 4 special needs schools (both primary and secondary). We are a growing Trust, currently working in the South Manchester area but with further schools anticipated across Greater Manchester.

Application procedure:

• Please note we do not accept CVs;

• Applications will only be accepted on the TES Support Staff application form

• References will be applied for at the shortlisting stage.

• Applications may not be considered if they are incomplete.

The closing date for this role is  3 July 2022.

Interviews are expected to be held the following week

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date if we receive a high volume of applicants.

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.           

All applicants must be permitted to work in the UK and hold a relevant work permit where necessary. This is not a role in which the Trust sponsors a visa application.           

•  If you have lived or worked outside of the UK in the last 5 years, the Trust will also require additional information in order to comply with safer recruitment requirements.           
•  Any job offer will be conditional on the satisfactory completion of the necessary pre-employment checks including receipt of satisfactory references.

At Prospere Learning Trust we are committed to creating a community of belonging. This means we continually celebrate the diverse communities within our schools and the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.