Teaching Assistant Level 2 (Male)

East Riding of Yorkshire Council; Bridlington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading council is seeking a male Teaching Assistant to support students with cerebral palsy at Headlands School. The role involves assisting with intimate care and educational development, promoting independence, and ensuring the implementation of individual care plans. Candidates with experience in educational or care settings are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Opportunities for learning and development

Free onsite gym facilities

Access to a free staff counselling service

Cycle to Work Scheme

Local Authority Reward Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational or care setting is advantageous.
• A genuine occupational requirement for a male worker applies.

Responsibilities

• Support students with cerebral palsy, assisting with intimate and physical care needs.
• Help implement Medical Plan and Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

Skills

Experience working with students

Transferable skills from a care setting

Education

Good educational background

Job description

£20,104 - £20,428 per year (Grade 4A, term-time pro-rata)

Position Details

• Campaign: n/a
• Term Entry: Fixed term until 31 August 2025 (Due to Budget Constraints)
• Type Hours: Part time (32.5 hours per week)
• Days: Monday to Friday
• Address: Headlands School, Sewerby Road, Bridlington, YO16 6UR

Role Overview

We are seeking a male Teaching Assistant to support our students with cerebral palsy, assisting with their intimate and physical care needs, as well as supporting their educational development.

This role involves moving, handling, and providing intimate care to students, with all relevant training provided. Experience is advantageous but not essential.

The successful candidate will help students learn, promote independence, and support the implementation of their Medical Plan and Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

Candidate Requirements

• Experience working with students in an educational setting or transferable skills from a care setting.
• Good educational background to support classroom activities.
• A genuine occupational requirement for a male worker applies under the Equality Act 2010 due to privacy and decency considerations.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for learning and development with additional training.
• Free onsite gym facilities.
• A supportive, collaborative team environment.
• Access to a free staff counselling service.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Local Authority Reward Scheme.

Additional Information

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. The position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Application packs are available on our website. Please submit your completed application via email. Online applications close on 1 June; applications will be accepted until 12 noon on 2 June.

If you are a council employee with an Employee Self Service (ESS) account, please apply online using your ESS credentials.

Secondment

If applying on a secondment basis, please ensure you have obtained approval from your line manager prior to submitting your application.

Occupational Requirement

A genuine occupational requirement for a male worker exists for this post under the Equality Act 2010, due to privacy and decency considerations.

Application Process

Applicants not shortlisted will not be notified individually. If you are selected for an interview, an online search will be conducted in line with KCSiE 2022.

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