Teaching Assistant Level 1 - SEN

We are delighted to invite applications for four  Teaching Assistants Level 1 SEN for Grange School, part of the Prospere Learning Trust.  Successful candidates should be suitably qualified, enthusiastic experienced teaching assistant who will support students aged 4-19 years 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 Grade 3 working 35 hrs, full time, term-time only plus inset days (39 weeks). The starting pro rata salary is £16,230. The full time equivalent is £18,933


Grange 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.

You will be joining a dynamic and forward-thinking Trust that works in partnership to ensure outstanding achievement of all children. As an employee of our Trust you will be supported to grow and develop; we are committed to your own professional development.  Your contribution will be recognised and valued but your time will be respect and supported; your wellbeing is important to us.  You will have access to materials which support the development of personal health and wellbeing.

• All of our employees have access to support through Occupational Health, and counselling, financial, legal and personal advice is provided through Bupa Level 1 and our Employee Assistance Programme, provides free 24-hour support

• You will be enrolled into a Defined Benefit Pension Scheme (TPS or LGPS)

• As a Trust we recognise the benefits of positive relationships with Trade Unions

• We are committed to ensuring equality across the Trust, and that all staff are treated fairly, in line with Trust policies

Application procedure:

Applications will only be accepted on the TES application form and references will be applied for at the shortlisting stage. Applications may not be considered if they are incomplete.  We cannot accept CV's.

The closing date for applications is Friday 10 December 2021.

The closing date for this role has been extended.

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.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and 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.