Teaching Assistant Level 1; SEN

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: Full Time Number of Positions: 3 Qualifications

Required:

Numeracy/literacy skills with a good level of knowledge and understanding (at a level equivalent to NQF Level
2)
Start Date: 1st September 2026 Salary: £25,583 - £25,989 per annum

We Currently have multiple exciting opportunities for Teaching Assistants (Level 1 SEN) to join our fantastic team at Orchard House 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 Orchard House High school. As a Teaching Assistant (Level 1 SEN) you will support our students in achieving their full potential and becoming confident, independent adults.

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.

• 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

• 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

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 with complex, severe, or profound learning difficulties is highly desirable.

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.