Hours - 35 hours per week - Term Time (39 weeks worked)Salary - £17,114.41 (Grade 2, point 7 with annual increments) - Salary already pro-rated to hours and weeks workedLocation - Inscape House School, Cheadle, CheshireWe are looking to recruit a Senior 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.Aim of postIn addition to supporting the general learning and care of pupils across the school, the Senior Educational Assistant will provide cover for absent staff, including teachers. The Senior Educational Assistant will also assume a lead practitioner and mentoring role for other assistants within the school. They will have some responsibility for ensuring tier one strategies are implemented consistently in the classroom and pupil's therapy targets are transferred and embedded.Safeguarding children and vulnerable people is a priority for all employees.We are looking for a Senior Educational Assistant with a minimum of 2 years' experience of working with children with autistic spectrum disorders within a school setting.Do you have a Level 3 or higher Teaching Assistant qualification or a commitment to obtain such qualification within a given timeframe?Our ideal Senior Educational Assistant should be flexible with the ability to identify, clarify, prioritise and solve problems as they arise.Take a look at the full job description to find out more about this rewarding role.If you have any questions you would like to ask about this Senior Educational Assistant position please email jobstogethertrust.org.uk.BenefitsYou'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.