Educational Assistant Priestnall School
Together Trust, Heaton Mersey, Stockport
Educational Assistant Priestnall School
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Together Trust, Heaton Mersey, Stockport
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 3 days ago, 26 Oct | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
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Full Job Description
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.
- 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.
- Work across both schools, deployed by Inscape House's Head of Outreach & Priestnall School's Autism Lead.
- 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 and the class teachers.
- Assume a particular responsibility for part of the work of the school in one of the following areas; science, PE, music, food technology, enrichment curriculum
Do you have a Teaching Assistant qualification or commitment to obtain such qualification within a given period along with evidence of recent relevant professional development? - We are seeking someone with experience of working with children with autistic spectrum disorders within a school setting.
- Do you have experience of successful work with pupils who present with behaviour's that concern and an ability to work in co-production with parents?
- Can you be flexible in dealing with changing circumstances and display a clear commitment to the ethos and practices of the school and the Together Trust?
- 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?
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. 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. - 27 days holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
- 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.
- Free on-site parking
- Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card.
- 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