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Teaching Assistant - SEN - Qualified at Level 3
đź“Ť Location: Wilmslow, Cheshire East
💰 Salary: £13.72 – £14.48 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 and qualified 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:
1. Supporting pupils with learning activities and care needs
2. Promoting independence and positive behaviour
3. Building warm, trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe and valued
4. Assisting teachers in delivering a broad, balanced, and engaging curriculum
5. Adapting to the varied needs of pupils and being flexible in your approach
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who is:
6. Compassionate, enthusiastic, and child-focused
7. Flexible and ready to support wherever needed
8. Committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
Essential:
9. GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade C/Level 3 or above)
10. Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning
11. Experience working with SEN
12. Understanding of safeguarding and child protection
Desirable:
13. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
14. Knowledge of SEN, SEMH, or ASD
🌟 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.
đź’¸ 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
đź’° Competitive Pay & Reward
We regularly benchmark our pay and benefits to stay ahead of the curve. You’ll enjoy:
15. Enhanced Annual Leave
16. Company Sick Pay
17. Enhanced Pension
18. 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:
19. Freephone counselling (available 24/7)
20. 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.
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.
Safeguarding Statement
Aurora Summerfields School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.