Educational Assistant

Hours                          34.5 hours each week (term time only)

Working weeks         39 weeks worked per year

 Salary                         £14,636.51 pro-rated to working weeks and hours

                                      (Grade 1, Point 1 rising to Point 6 with annual increments)

Location                     Inscape House School, Schools Hill, Cheadle SK8 1JE

Reporting to              Assigned Line Manager

We are looking to recruit an Educational Assistant within our school which supports young people with autism between Year 1 and Year 14.   We recognise that every child is different.   That’s why we create individual learning programmes matched with a core team of therapists.

The purpose of the role is to work with teachers and therapists in assisting in 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.

Safeguarding children and vulnerable people is a priority for all employees.

Key responsibilities of this role are;

• Taking responsibility for the supervision of a group of children in a given activity,
• Contributing to assessment through observation and recording of assessment data,
• Contributing to the pupil IEP’s and support plans,
• Recording incidents and achievements on the school MIS system,
• Sharing responsibility for compilation of displays,
• Devising and supervising practical activities, etc, 
• Preparing relevant materials,
• Carry out therapy programmes under the guidance of the Support for Learning Team,
• Supporting pupils off site in a variety of education enrichment opportunities, 
• As a specialist EA, support the delivery area of a specific curriculum area eg, science, PE, music, food technology, enrichment curriculum and family activities, girl groups.

Can you work independently and on your own initiative?   Do you enjoy supporting young people in a care, support or education role?   We are looking for someone with a flexible “can do” attitude and who likes to work as part of a team.

Do you have the values the Together Trust endorses; Positive, Passionate, Professional and Supportive?

To discover the full details of this rewarding role within the Together Trust look at our Job Description.

Benefits

You'll get to help the people we support celebrate along the road to a brighter future. And, be part of an incredible team of like-minded peers.  Together we work hard, laugh a lot, and support each other.   We also have a range of rewards and benefits for our staff:

• 5.67 weeks pro rata holidays from a full time equivalent of 6.6 weeks per year
• A company pension plan with 7% employer contribution
• Opportunity to purchase a health plan to claim towards therapy, dental and more
• Unlimited access to our employee assistance programme for advice and support
• Support from mental health first aiders
• Follow your ambitions and progress your career through on-the-job training and qualifications