Teaching Assistant

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 4pm (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 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’ school supporting pupils aged 2 to 25 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 providing 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, so all candidates should be comfortable working in this type of environment. These are physically demanding roles with a requirement to keep up with the 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

Support and benefits

We support all new starters with a 2 week induction and ongoing training. We also promote your development through appraisals and supervisions and we encourage career progression and development throughout the business.

Other benefits include:

• A generous annual leave entitlement (5.4 weeks per year as school holidays)
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing provision including Employee Assistance, wellbeing programmes and Occupational Health
• Retail, food and leisure discount card
• Life Assurance
• Choice of pension scheme
• Use of the on-site gym and swimming pool
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle scheme
• Paid 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.