SEN College Teaching Assistant

Term Time Only

33.75 hours a week

We are recruiting for talented Teaching Assistants for our outstanding College 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

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