SEN Teaching Assistant

1 week ago


Wilmslow, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Aurora Care & Education Full time £67,600 per year


Overview and Responsibilities

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Wilmslow, Cheshire East
Salary: £12.37 – £13.22 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications)
Hours: Full-Time – 40 hours per week – Term Time Only

Join Aurora Summerfields – Where Every Child Matters

Aurora Summerfields School opened in April 2023 and is already making a meaningful impact. With capacity of 50 students, we are an independent specialist school supporting children and young people aged 5–19 with Autism spectrum conditions and associated challenges in accessing education.

We're proud to have received Outstanding ratings in Behaviour & Attitudes and Personal Development in our latest Ofsted inspection.

We are now looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team. 

Your Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll be a key part of our pupils' journey - supporting their learning, wellbeing, and personal development in a safe and nurturing environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting pupils with learning activities and care needs
  • Promoting independence and positive behaviour
  • Building warm, trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe and valued
  • Assisting teachers in delivering a broad, balanced, and engaging curriculum
  • Adapting to the varied needs of pupils and being flexible in your approach


Skills and Qualifications

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who is:

  • Compassionate, enthusiastic, and child-focused
  • Flexible and ready to support wherever needed
  • Committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare

Essential:

  • GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C/Level 3 or above)
  • Experience working with SEN (paid or voluntary)
  • Understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Desirable:

  • Level 2+ qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
  • Knowledge of SEN, SEMH, or ASD


Benefits and Additional Information

What's on Offer at Aurora?

We believe in supporting you as much as we support the children and young people in our care. Here's a snapshot of the fantastic benefits waiting for you:

Grow with Us – Training & Development

Learning never stops at Aurora We offer a wide range of training programmes and career development opportunities to help you build your skills and reach your goals.

Save Money on Everyday Essentials

With the rising cost of living, our Perkbox app helps you stretch your money further:

  • Discounts on groceries, phone plans, internet, dining out, gym memberships & more
  • Access to our Cycle to Work and Car Scheme

Competitive Pay & Reward

We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You'll enjoy:

  • Enhanced Annual Leave
  • Company Sick Pay
  • Enhanced Pension
  • Life Assurance

24/7 GP Access – For You & Your Household

Need a doctor? No problem. Book a phone or video appointment anytime, day or night. This service covers everyone in your household.

UK Health Cash Plan

Cover everyday healthcare costs like dental and optician bills. You and your children are included in the scheme, and you can upgrade to add your partner too

Employee Assistance Programme

Your wellbeing matters. Get confidential support on a wide range of issues, including:

  • Freephone counselling (available 24/7)
  • Online tools and resources

Refer a Friend – Earn £1,000

Know someone who'd be a great fit? Refer them and get rewarded
(*Terms apply)

How to apply?

Please complete an online application form in full, remembering to include all employment and education details.  If you need any assistance or would like any more information please contact Karen in the Aurora Group Recruitment Team at karen.-aurora-

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Aurora Group is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

The Aurora Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young adults in our care and is a disability confident and equal opportunities employer.

This advert could be taken down at any point in time without prior notice if the position is filled. 

Please note that candidates that are shortlisted might be subject to an online search.   




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