Job Description

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About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week

Number of Positions: 1

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Salary: 20,990 - 24,404 per annum

We currently have an exciting opportunity for three Teaching Assistant Level 1 SEN to join our fantastic team at Piper Hill High School




We're looking for:



A Teaching Assistant, eligible to work in the UK, who can support pupils with their educational establishment, as well as attend to the child's personal needs such as social, pastoral and physical hygiene.



You will need to have a basic understanding of child development and learning . To converse at ease and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post and excellent numeracy and literacy skills, qualified to level 2 or equivalent/higher.



This is a great opportunity to work in a Special Educational Needs School, you will be part of a team providing exceptional education for students.


You will require tact and diplomacy in order to build excellent interpersonal relationships with all stakeholders including colleagues across the school and trust, parents and external agencies. Experience of working with children and/or young people with communication, severe, profound or complex learning difficulties is highly desirable.



Main purpose of the job:



You will support teaching and learning across the school, providing general support in the management of pupils and resources, working under the supervision of the class teacher, department lead and senior leadership team.


Some students at Piper Hill School, have complex and challenging behaviours and have individualised plans to support them.


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About the Candidate

Key responsibilities will include:

Assist in the supervision of classroom and outdoor activities. To work with small groups of children under the supervision of the teacher and ensure implementation of Individual Learning Plans. Provide regular feedback on children's progress to the class teacher and keeping records up to date. Assist with the supervision of discreet groups of pupils for short periods when the teacher is not present. Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop. Participate in training, to develop relevant learning strategies and ensure students make progress in learning. To support the performance management process and demonstrate commitment to continuous professional development.
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About Us

We're the local council for one of the UK's most vibrant and diverse cities.



Working for Manchester isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it's strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you'll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.



Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city - a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:


We take time to listen and understand We work together and trust each other We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly We 'own it' and we're not afraid to try new things We're proud and passionate about Manchester

Benefits we offer:


Generous holiday allowance - Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks. A buzzing pension - You'll be enrolled in the UK's largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum. Enhanced parental and carers leave - Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events. Brilliant perks - Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more. Learn and grow - We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process. A Good Employment Charter member - We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life. Up to 3 days volunteering leave - Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here



This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.



We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. 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.