SEN Level 3 Teaching Assistant (Lead TA) - Outstanding Royal School Manchester
Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 27 Mehefin 2025 |
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Cyflog: | £21,984 i £22,701 bob blwyddyn, pro rata |
Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
Dyddiad cau: | 27 Gorffennaf 2025 |
Lleoliad: | SK8 6RQ |
Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
Cwmni: | Seashell Trust |
Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Location: Cheadle Hulme, SK8 6RQ
Full-time equivalent salary: £25,404 - £26,232 per annum + benefits
Actual take home salary: £21,984 - £22,701 per annum + benefits
Hours of work: Mon to Fri, 8.30am – 4.30pm
Working pattern: Term time only, (45 weeks), 37.5 hours
Adverts may be closed early depending on volume of applications received.
Role Summary
Seashell is one of only a few charities in the Northwest focussing on enhancing the lives of young people with very complex needs. This sets the school apart from other provision as we deliver high quality education and care to meet the needs of children and young people who need highly specialist expertise and resources.
Our site is part way through an amazing transformation with state-of-the-art facilities being developed. Following the construction of a residential village of 17 care homes in 2015 and our 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 2025/26.
If you would like to join an outstanding team who are dedicated to enhancing the future of children and young people with complex learning needs, then this could be the role for you.
About Royal School Manchester at Seashell:
Royal School Manchester at Seashell is a non-maintained special day and residential school for children and young people aged 2 to 19 with severe, profound and complex learning difficulties and disabilities, sensory impairments, communication disorders and autism.
Our highly skilled team of teaching and support staff include specialist teachers and TAs who work closely with a full team of therapists and our residential care services to deliver high quality personalised learning and support based on the needs and preferences of the student. Our “outstanding” Ofsted rating highlights that the school team put no limits on what can be achieved and as a result pupils make exceptional progress.
About the role:
It’s an exciting time to join us as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant as we continue to grow and we are looking for 2x Level 3 Teaching Assistants to join our team .
You will work with our amazing students across EYFS / secondary / post 16 areas and will be an essential part of the team assisting the class teacher and wider team in delivering lessons and supporting students. You will be part of our children’s learning journey creating a safe and supported environment for them to flourish in their education and equipping them with lifelong learning skills.
What you'll be doing:
Support an individual class Teacher in preparing individual programmes and learning materials appropriate to the needs of the learners
Prepare the classroom, activities and resources for lessons
Support the class Teacher with the co-ordination and planning of staff
Support the delivery of individual student programmes and learning interventions
Encourage and support good classroom behaviour and supervision of children in the classroom, during structured activities and off-site activities
Understand the communication and support needs of individual students to enable and facilitate their learning
Support student in their lunchtime and break times to ensure children are safe and happy
Support off site activities as needed such as trips or forest school
Support and record the amazing progress of our children
Communicate on a daily basis with other colleagues, parents and transport providers to give clear and detailed updates on all aspects of the students at drop off and pick up
What you'll need:
Level 3 Teaching Assistant certification (essential)
Ability and commitment to work as part of a supportive and cohesive team
Ability to contribute, follow and evaluate educational programmes set by the teacher
Ability to co-ordinate, supervise and support staff activities
Experience working within a SEND educational setting highly preferred
Excellent communication and written skills
Energetic and enthusiastic about SEND education and making a difference to the lives of our children
Enhanced DBS check, references and occupational health checks
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:
We value our employees and recognise the need to recruit, retain and develop highly skilled and committed talent who share our vision and values!
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.
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.
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