Job Introduction
Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: helping the people we support celebrate along the road to a brighter future.
We believe that everyone deserves a chance to learn and space to thrive and that the right education can change lives. You’ll help break down barriers to education for young people, helping them learn and grow at their own pace.
Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of young people we support? Are you passionate about equity, fairness, and everyone having the right to a happy, fulfilled life? Do you want your employer to support your wellbeing and ambitions to progress your career and development?
Inscape House School is a specialist school for children with autism and related conditions, based on the Together Trust Campus in Cheadle. The school has a broad and balanced curriculum incorporating the National Curriculum with an emphasis on the development of social, communication and personal skills as set out in the Inscape House School Teaching and Learning Policy.
Hours 8:30am to 3:30pm Monday, Thursday, Friday and 8:30am to 4:30pm Tuesday and Wednesday
Location - Based within Priestnall School, Heaton Mersey however employed by and also working at Inscape House School, Cheadle
- As an Educational Assistant you will support the learning and care of pupils across the school, under supervision and guidance of teachers and therapists.
- Safeguarding children and vulnerable people is a priority for all employees.
- You will work with teachers and therapists in assisting the delivery of the curriculum and in the care of the pupils.
- In addition, you will be required to participate in other activities within the school including supervision of play and lunchtimes.
- Are you looking for the opportunity to enhance your career through ongoing access to a whole menu of training?
- You will have access to an outstanding package of training from autism awareness through to safeguarding.
Specialist Teaching Assistant: Based at Priestnall Supporting the delivery of the curriculum and any associated support plans for a pupil pupils under the guidance of and in consultation with Inscape House’s Head of Outreach & Priestnall School’s Autism Lead
What can you bring to the classroom...?
- Can you support young people to reach their full potential?
- Do you thrive working as part of a team which includes teachers, speech & language therapists, educational psychologists and other educational assistants?
- We are seeking individuals with experience of working with children and young people with additional needs who may on occasion display challenging behaviour
- Do you have experience of working with children with autistic spectrum conditions?
Benefits
- Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit , up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service
- Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
- Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
- Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
- Proud to be a real living wage employer
- Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
- Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
- Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home
