Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Salary: £29,064 - £32,061 per annum

 

We currently have an exciting opportunity for Teaching Assistant Level 3 SEN (Animal Care and Curriculum) to join our fantastic team at Pear Tree High School

This is a Grade 5, permanent post working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The starting salary is £24,998 and the full time equivalent is £29,064.

Main purpose of the job:

  • Take a lead in the care of the animals in school; they will , promoting responsibility, wellbeing, and hands-on learning through the care of school animals.
  • To support the structured curriculum, lead with the resourcing and organisation within the structured department.


We are seeking experienced and qualified Level 3 Teaching Assistant (SEN) to specialise in Animal care and structured curriculum to support students in developing animal care skills.
 

You will also need to be self-motivated individual with a great deal of empathy and tact to build excellent interpersonal relationships with all stakeholders and able to work collaboratively, driving continuous improvement to support student success.

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 15% 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
  • 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

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk


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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. 

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Location

, , Manchester, , United Kingdom

Job ID

8534