Bank Educational Assistant

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.We believe that everyone deserves a chance to learn and space to thrive and that the right education can change lives. You’ll help break down barriers to education for young people, helping them learn and grow at their own pace.As one of the UK's best employers We are seeking to recruit Bank Educational Assistants within Inscape House School which is a specialist day school for autistic children and young people aged 5 to 19 years.You will play a crucial role in supporting teachers and helping our young people to conquer barriers and surpass expectations in an inclusive environment.Hours - 0 hour contractStarting salary - £13.45 per hourLocation - Inscape House School, Schools Hill, Cheadle SK8 1JEAim of the Post;We are looking to build a team of bank staff to support the children and young people we care for in our education setting.You will be motivated and flexible, passionate about supporting the people who access our services. You should have some experience in working within a similar environment or the desire to kick start a career with us.You will encourage our young people to develop confidence, self-esteem and essential life skills. As part of our team, you will work hard to empower and help them break through barriers and experience a range of varied opportunities and activities and assist permanent staff teams with duties. You will be open to completing personal care as well as general support work.This role will require additional mandatory training before you can start. If successful, you will be supported by L&D to complete the training you need.We believe that everyone deserves a chance to learn and space to thrive and that the right education can change lives. You’ll help break down barriers to education for young people, helping them learn and grow at their own pace. About you...Are you a student training in the Education or Care sector, looking for some paid work experience?Are you new to the Education sector and want to get some paid experience?We are looking to build a team of bank staff to support the children and young people we care for in our Education setting.You will be motivated and flexible, passionate about supporting the people who access our services.You should have some experience in working within a similar environment or the desire to kick start a career with us.You will complete our full training induction programme, be given constant support working within our residential homes and be committed to our values and be flexible in your working week. We will give you some great opportunities to learn and grow within your careerWhy work for us?Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit, 4% company pension contributions and a lump sum death in service benefitReward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.Free on-site parkingProud to be a real living wage employer.Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with usPromotion of Wellbeing across the organization including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or onlineWe welcome applications from those with a right to work in the UK. We do not currently sponsor overseas staff.We may remove this vacancy prior to the expiry date if a suitable candidate is found therefore early applications are encouraged.Shortlisting will take place throughout the duration of the advert as we are seeking more than one individual.Safeguarding children and vulnerable adults is a priority for all employeesApplications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience. If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support youThe Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate in line with our safer recruitment policy, including an Enhanced DBS check (at no cost to yourself).This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA 1974) Rehabilitation of Offenders ActThis role will involve regulated activity.