SEN Teaching Assistant - Outstanding Royal School Manchester
Location: Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ
Salary: £18,974 per annum + benefits
Hours of work: Mon to Fri, 8.30am to 4.00pm
Working pattern: Term time only (44.4 weeks), 35 hours per week
Role Summary
Here at Seashell we provide education and care for children and young people with severe, profound and complex learning difficulties and disabilities, sensory impairments, communication disorders and autism.
Our site is part way through an amazing transformation with state of the art facilities being built. Following the construction of a residential village of 17 care homes in 2015 and a world class school that opened in February 2023, we are embarking on the next phase of our development with a new college and inclusive sports and wellbeing facilities, set to be delivered in 2025.
We are recruiting talented Teaching Assistants for our Ofsted Outstanding Royal Manchester School supporting pupils aged 2 to 19 years old. In these active roles you will work on a one to one basis supporting the day to day learning of the pupils and provide any other support they may require through the day such as personal care, communication and leisure activities. Some students may present challenging behaviour, so similar experience is advantageous but not essential as training is provided, but you must be comfortable working in this type of environment. These are physically demanding roles with a requirement to keep up some of the more active students who may like to run, use our adapted bikes and go in the swimming pool!
So if you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day and you share our values then we’d like to hear from you!
Requirements
- GCSE English and Maths (grade A-C) or level 2 literacy and numeracy.
- Experience supporting children and young people with complex health needs preferred.
- Caring nature with a passion for supporting children with complex needs and enhancing their learning and development.
- Ideally have a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or willingness to obtain with support from Seashell.
Our Benefits
- Detailed 2-week induction programme for all new employees.
- Access to our on-site inclusive gym, fitness classes and swimming pool.
- Blue light discount scheme.
- Benenden Health Care Membership - access to 24/7 GP, physiotherapy, medical treatments, mental health support including counselling service, cancer support, care planning and social care advice.
- Access to a wide range of vocational programmes to support you in your job role.
- Life Assurance (3x Annual base salary) subject to terms and conditions.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Free on-site parking.
- Paid Enhanced DBS.
About Seashell Trust
Here at Seashell, we offer a holistic approach with Seashell Royal School Manchester, Seashell Royal College Manchester and our residential homes all of which provide a safe, supported environment.
We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications.
This charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
To apply please upload your CV and as part of our safer recruitment policy you will be asked to complete a Compliance Application Form, and successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (no cost) and full references will be taken.
Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £18,974.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application question(s):
- Please let us know why you would like to work at Seashell as a Teaching Assistant?
- Please outline your experience (either personal or professional) with SEN
Work Location: In person
