SEN School Teaching Assistant
David Lewis
Cheshire East
- Expired
- Salary:
- £10.58 to £11.46 per hour (Dependent on qualifications)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 21 April 2023
Job overview
SEN School Teaching Assistant
Term Time Only
33.75 hours a week
We are recruiting for talented Teaching Assistants for our outstanding School who want to make a real difference to the day-to-day learning of our students.
This role will involve working with students on 1 to 1 basis or a small group supporting their learning, encouraging independence and choice, helping to build self-esteem, raise confidence, and explore vocational and employment choices and positive behaviour management. You will promote our inclusive and welcoming learning environment and provide any additional support including personal care, mobility support, daily routine support and communication support.
So if you are passionate about providing learning and support for young people with SEN have the right attitude and share our values, then we’d like to hear from you.
You will be joining a strong and supportive Learning Support Team, have the opportunity to work with qualified and experienced professionals, gain access to accredited training and qualifications, which David Lewis will fund, and the chance to develop a successful and deeply rewarding career with the real chance of progression.
Your patience, empathy and caring nature could make you the ideal person to support our students at our school and college based in Warford, Alderley Edge.
Experience in a Teaching/Learning Support Assistant role within an SEN environment, supporting children & young people with complex needs is preferred but not essential. Full training and support will be given.
This is a term time only role.
Location:
Waford Aderley Edge SK9 7UD
David Lewis is a modern, forward thinking charity with a track record and reputation built over 100 years. We provide a range of educational, residential and medical services to support adults and young people with complex needs, including learning disabilities, epilepsy and autism.
Our benefits include:
- Paid Induction & Training
- Annual Xmas Pay Award (up to £500)
- Up to 12 weeks full sick pay
- Free DBS
- Life Assurance Cover (3 x basic annual salary)
- Further Education Sponsorship
- NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification (optional)
- Career Progression
- A comprehensive health and wellbeing provision, including an Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health Service
- On site gym and swimming pool
- Staff Referral and Reward Scheme
Ideally you will be an individual with a caring and adaptable approach to your work who maintains a positive attitude at all times. Quick to act on your own initiative you will have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and be an effective team player.
David Lewis is a values-based employer, when looking for candidates:
- We want you to be happy to work within our values of ambition, courage, integrity, partnership and respect.
- We know that you make a real difference to the lives of the people we support and their loved ones.
*EXCEPTIONAL JOBS FOR EXCEPTIONAL PEOPLE*
About Us
About Us:
David Lewis is dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities and other complex support needs from across the UK.
We have a successful track record built up over 100 years with expertise in specialist residential, education, day opportunities and clinical and therapeutic services
Our specialist school and college is part of an education, day opportunities and residential community.
Our School is for 11-19 year olds and rated GOOD by Ofsted
We also have a college onsite for 16-25 year olds with an Ofsted rating of OUTSTANDING
Residential services for adults, either living in accommodation at our 165 acres in Warford or in one of our houses in a local town or village in Cheshire.
Adult day opportunities which develop social and vocational skills with the potential to lead to employment opportunities.
Access to therapy, nursing, medical and behaviour support if appropriate to an individual’s needs.
David Lewis is dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities and other complex support needs from across the UK.
David Lewis provides care 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Hence, the post does require working early, late and weekend shifts as required.
David Lewis welcomes applications from a diverse talent pool.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks: This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS. This is funded by David Lewis
About David Lewis
David Lewis School & College
A living and learning environment which promotes that all-important transition from childhood to adult life for young people with epilepsy, related neurological conditions and learning difficulties.
Our Mission is to enable young people with complex epilepsy, related neurological conditions and learning difficulties to make the optimum transition to adult living in the wider community by recognising potential, developing skills, building confidence, raising self-esteem and maximising individual capacity for independence.
David Lewis is a renowned provider of high quality services for people with epilepsy and related neurological conditions including learning disabilities and behavioural difficulties. It makes a major contribution at regional and national level and continually strives for excellence.
Situated in 140 acres of beautiful countryside near Alderley Edge in Cheshire, the site has a spacious village atmosphere with buildings and houses situated around an oval drive. On site are a school, college, day services unit/ continuing adult education, residential houses, impressive sports facilities ... and plenty of space.
We offer residential and day places and provide education and training for around 70 young people aged 14-25 years, who have complex epilepsy and related neurological conditions. Our learners also have learning difficulties and a significant number have behavioural and communication difficulties, some with autistic spectrum disorders.
We have a clear vision of how to help our young people on their way to independence – via personal development, education, care, medical support in helping to stabilise their epilepsy, and therapies. The collaboration between each of these teams greatly benefits the progress of every student. Learning takes place within an holistic curriculum which identifies and includes learning opportunities within the School & College, on the residential units, out in the community and, where appropriate, on work experience placements.
To support our young people in their learning, we offer three pathways, which reflect the different abilities and needs of the learners:
An Individual Learning Plan (ILP) is the basis of a learner’s journey. This sets out the primary learning goal, which is the overall aim of the College Educational placement. The learner works with the teacher and key worker to agree goals for key areas including communication, Skills for Life (literacy, numeracy, ICT), personal development and independence training. Other subjects on offer are sports, Performing and Creative Arts, Horticulture, Health and PHSE, Community Access and Citizenship, as well as work experience and vocational qualifications.
All our young people come to College to make progress and they all achieve – in different ways and to different levels.
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