📍 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:

• 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

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)
• Level 3 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning
• Experience working with SEN
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Desirable:

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• 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.

💸 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

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