Educational Assistant in Cheadle

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change. 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.

We are seeking to recruit Educational Assistants within Inscape House School which is a specialist day school for autistic children and young people aged 5 to 19 years. You will play a crucial role in supporting teachers and helping our young people to conquer barriers and surpass expectations in an inclusive environment. Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults is a priority for all employees.

Key responsibilities include but are not exhaustive:

• Maintain a safe, supportive and stimulating classroom environment
• Responsible for promoting safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.
• Support the classroom teacher in preparing resources and managing the classroom environment
• Assist with implementing individual education plans and learning materials to meet the needs of our young people
• Administrative tasks such as record keeping and organising learning activities
• Other duties as required by the Trust or by the line manager and other senior leaders

About you:

• Genuine passion for working with children and supporting young people
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate and work as part of a team
• Positive, patient, and empathetic approach to working with children with special needs
• Flexibility in dealing with changing circumstances
• Relevant qualification or training is desirable but not essential.
• An understanding of autism and neurodiversity

Benefits:

• Annual Leave: 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 basic salary death in service
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
• Proud to be a real living wage employer
• 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 colleagues and free weekly yoga sessions in person or online
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home

Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience.

If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you. The Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This role expires 29th June 2025. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate in line with our safer recruitment policy, including an Enhanced DBS check (at no cost to yourself). This role will involve regulated activity.