Do you have experience in supporting children with Special Educational Needs? Would you be interested in working as part of a collaborative team, committed to providing the best access to education for our young people?
Become an Eslander and start a truly rewarding career!
Esland are driven to changing children’s’ lives for the better by providing best-in-class specialist services.
Due to expansion, we are currently seeking a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to assist in supporting a small group of pupils based at our established SEN School in Congleton. The role will also include supporting our Assistant Psychologist and school administration support.
This school is a friendly and successful provision, currently supporting a number of vulnerable young children aged 7-18 years with special education needs.
We think that our teams are the best in the industry - if you want to join us, there has never been a better time!
1. A commitment to progression
2. A supportive, inclusive working environment
3. Enrolment into Esland pension scheme
4. Comprehensive, paid induction training and ongoing training within the role
5. Fantastic opportunities for career development, we promoted over 50 colleagues last year
6. Cycle to work scheme
7. A £500 bonus via our 'Refer a Friend’ scheme
8. Monthly recognition awards
9. Access to online support, big-brand deals and discounts via our employee benefits app
10. The opportunity to make a real difference to a child's life
11. Access to a holiday home based in the Peak District where you can stay for free, on the company and much more!
12. Experience in supporting young people who have special educational needs (highly desirable)
13. Proven experience in working in an education setting (essential)
14. Proven experience in working with young people that challenge (essential)
15. Sound curriculum knowledge
16. A committed, conscientious and passionate approach
17. Dedication to support inclusion
18. The ability to plan, evaluate and monitor learning and progress
19. The ability to differentiate all aspects of learning to promote inclusion and attainment
20. The ability to build good relationships with young people and staff members
21. Strong organisation skills with the ability to prioritise and use time effectively
22. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
23. A positive attitude to hard work and challenging situations
24. A good sense of humour
25. Excellent working knowledge of programs such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
26. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and numeracy skills
27. Excellent organisation skills, able to multi-task and prioritise work effectively
28. A friendly manner with all visitors and stakeholders
29. Strong administration skills
30. Experience of working in a SEMH/SEND school (desirable)
31. The ability to update and maintain records on internal databases/systems
32. Understanding and experience of maintaining safeguarding and security procedures
33. The ability to respond to time sensitive tasks (often during busy periods) and meet deadlines
Successful employment is subject to satisfactory Full Enhanced Disclosure, right to work and reference checks in line with government regulations and Safer Recruitment Practices.
All young people are equally entitled to have their needs met in a fair and balanced way. Esland employees are responsible for promoting equal opportunities for all and for challenging any behaviour or practice which discriminates against any young person or colleague on the grounds of race, religion, disability, age, gender, sexual orientation, or any other perceived difference