Teacher Assistant Level 1 (SEN)
Pear Tree Specialist Support High School, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK8 5NW13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Once all pre-employment checks have been completed
Closing date
13 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
30 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3
Working pattern
- Full time: These are permanent full-time post, working 35 hours per week, term time only, plus 5 INSET days.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,583 - £25,989
What skills and experience we're looking for
We currently have multiple exciting opportunities for Teaching Assistants (Level 1 SEN) to join our fantastic team at Pear Tree High School
Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs? We’re looking for dedicated, compassionate individuals to join our growing team at Pear Tree High school. As aTeaching Assistant (Level 1 SEN)you will support our students in achieving their full potential and becoming confident, independent adults.
These are permanent full-time post, working 35 hours per week, term time only, plus 5 INSET days. The pro-rata starting salary is £22,004, with a full-time equivalent of £25,583 Grade 3. The roles are expected to start on 1st July or 1st September 2026, once preemployment checks are complete.
You’ll work closely with teachers and specialists to support teaching and learning across the school, helping to create a safe, inclusive, and inspiring environment for all pupils.
Your Key Responsibilities
- Support small groups and individual students with learning activities
- Help implement Individual Learning Plans (ILPs)
- Build positive relationships and promote inclusion for all pupils
- Assist with personal care and wellbeing needs where required
- Provide feedback to teachers and track student progress
- Help maintain a safe, engaging learning environment
What We’re Looking For
We want someone who:
- Understands the role of a Teaching Assistant and works effectively within a team
- Has a basic knowledge of child development and learning
- Holds Level 2 qualification (or equivalent/higher) in numeracy and literacy
- Demonstrates excellent communication skills and professionalism
- Is committed to continuous learning and development
Experience supporting children or young people withcomplex, severe, or profound learning difficulties is highly desirable.
Why Join Us?
- Work in a state-of-the-art SEND school with outstanding facilities
- Be part of a supportive, collaborative team
- Make a meaningful impact every day
- Access ongoing training and development opportunities
- Help shape the futures of young people with complex needs
What the school offers its staff
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 (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
- Cycle scheme- 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
Visit our website to learn more about our Trust:prospere.org.uk
Pear Tree High School
Pear Tree High School is a brand new specialist support school which sits in the heart of Cheadle Hulme. The school aim is to work in partnership with parents and carers, the multi-academy trust, the local authority, and other agencies to provide exceptional education for all.
The school commitment involves harnessing the resources of our school, Trust, and wider community to help students realise their full potential and make outstanding progress.
The new purpose-built SEND school site delivers state-of-the-art facilities which provide an environment suitable for the learning needs of all students and young adults. These facilities are designed to suit the changing needs of pupils from key stage three through to post 16.
The curriculum is structured to equip young people with a significant learning need with the skills to thrive both at Pear Tree and as they progress to college and employment. The organisation of the curriculum reflects the needs of all students. Beyond the academic curriculum, experiences enhance pupils’ skills enabling them to understand the wider world so they can become effective citizens.
Visit our website to learn more about our school community:https://www.peartreeschool.org.uk/
Further information about the job
Job Application Information
Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.
Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you’ve lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.
Safeguarding Commitment
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.
Equality Statement
Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
For application support, contact us on 0161 527 7953 or email jobs@prospere.org.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
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CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Pear Tree Specialist Support High School
- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 19
- School size
- 41 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Pear Tree Specialist Support High School website
- Email address
- jobs@prospere.org.uk
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