Job Description

About The Role
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Numeracy/literacy skills with a good level of knowledge and understanding (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2)
Start Date: 1st December 2025
Salary: 21,662 per annum
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant Level 1 SEN to join our fantastic team at Pioneer House High School
Pioneer House High School is a special school in Northern Moor providing education for pupils aged 11-19 with significant additional needs.
We are proud of our strong vocational focus, supporting students in developing the skills and confidence they need to progress into supported or independent employment, further education, internships, or apprenticeships.
We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant Level 1 (SEN) to join our experienced and passionate team, supporting pupils across the school in achieving their full potential.
This is a permanent post working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The starting salary is 21,662 and the full time equivalent is 25,185 Grade 3. This role is to start as soon as pre-employment checks are complete
What we are looking for:

• Someone with a good understanding of the Teaching Assistant role and how to work effectively as part of a wider classroom team
• A solid foundation and understanding of child development and learning
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills (Level 2 or equivalent or higher)
• A team player with a professional attitude, who's committed to continuous improvement
• An excellent Communicator with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents, and external agencies
• Experience supporting young people with severe, profound, or complex learning difficulties is highly desirable

Main purpose of the job:
You will be a part of a team providing exceptional education for students so that they become happy, confident adults.
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.
Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils in small groups and 1:1 settings under the direction of the class teacher
• Assisting in the delivery of personalised learning plans
• Promoting inclusion and supporting the development of pupils' independence and confidence
• Helping maintain a safe, stimulating classroom environment
• Supporting personal care, therapy, and health needs where required (with training)
• Engaging in ongoing professional development and training opportunities

About the Candidate
Working for Prospere Learning Trust
Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• Good holidays - teachers as per School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

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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 .
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

Skills Required