Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only Working Hours: 35 Hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm Number of positions: 1 DBS Check Required: Yes Qualifications Required: Numeracy/Literacy skills (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2) Pre-employment Health Assessment Required: Yes Start Date (Subject to pre employment checks):15/04/2024 Salary: Grade 3 £24,404 to £25,183 per annum pro rata We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic practitioner to join our committed team. We are looking for someone who is dedicated, always keen to learn and develop and can show a positive commitment to the children in our school. About the Candidate Ideally, we are looking for someone who: Has experience of working with children with severe learning difficulties Has experience of engaging with and implementing Educational Health and Care Plans Has the skills set to implement a total communication approach with children Is suitably well qualified and has experience of working with children/young adults with Autism Spectrum Condition and have an understanding of how speech and language develops Is a strong communicator with adults and children Is creative, reliable and hardworking Has the skills to work independently and collectively Is proactive and solution focused Has a patient and nurturing approach to supporting children About Us Manley Park is a large, vibrant, progressive and friendly school, split across two sites, within a culturally rich and diverse area of Manchester. Creating a 'Manley Park' community where everyone belongs is key to our drive and success, and this is built on the foundations of our six values: respect, understanding, compassion, responsibility, positivity and patience. We will offer you: A school with a strong ethos where everyone is valued Enthusiastic and engaging children and staff A strong and dedicated senior leadership team A commitment to your professional development A school dedicated to the development of emotional intelligence Very supportive and friendly parents and Governors To apply for this role, please complete the application form and email it to: [email protected] If you are viewing this job on our Greater Jobs site then please click on the apply now button to view the full advertisement details and relevant attachments. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable. We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation