Teaching Assistant Level 2 with SEN Responsibilities

Bowness Primary School is looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Level 2 with SEN Responsibilities to join our caring and inclusive team. This role focuses on providing high-quality support to pupils with special educational needs, including those with high needs, either on a one-to-one basis or in small group settings.

About Us

At Prestolee Multi-Academy Trust, we are dedicated to empowering every child to flourish by nurturing curiosity, promoting creativity, and fostering resilience. Our commitment to inclusion, diversity, and excellence creates a supportive and dynamic environment where both students and staff can thrive.

We are a thriving and ambitious Trust, comprising eight diverse primary schools across four local authorities in Greater Manchester. This role at Bowness Primary School represents a chance to be part of a nurturing and driven school community that values every child’s unique journey.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Deliver personalised support and care to pupils with SEN, helping them access learning and thrive in the school environment.
• Implement tailored learning plans and work closely with teaching staff and the SENCO to ensure pupils make sustained progress.
• Support teaching and learning activities across the curriculum, including adapting resources and using intervention strategies.
• Contribute to creating a safe, engaging, and inclusive atmosphere that nurtures emotional, behavioural, and academic development.
• Provide classroom and unstructured time supervision, and assist with behaviour management and record-keeping.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is calm, adaptable, and committed to improving outcomes for all children. Experience supporting pupils with complex SEN or high needs is desirable.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Relevant Level 2 childcare qualification.
• Minimum Level 2 qualification in English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above).
• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant Level 2 (or above) in a school setting.
• Experience supporting children with SEN, including PMLD, moving/handling, and intimate care.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to implement individual learning plans and manage learning resources.
• Understanding of health and safety, safeguarding, and confidentiality protocols.

Personal Attributes:

• Adaptable, calm, and patient under pressure.
• Able to form positive professional relationships with children and adults.
• Well-organised, practical, and proactive in supporting teaching and learning.
• Committed to ongoing professional development and upholding school values.

Our Offer

• A dynamic and developing Multi Academy Trust of schools with a SCITT for career development in teaching and learning. 
• Opportunities across the Trust to widen skills, experience, and professional development in a variety of settings. 
• Welcome, friendly, and inclusive schools within the Trust
• A committed Trust and School leadership and committed multi school teams. 
• Well-motivated pupils

Closing date: Friday 2nd May 2025 at 12pm

Interview/observation: Thursday 8th May 2025

Start date: September 2025

This Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Services and a statutory Pre-Employment Health Check. 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.