Job Description

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About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only

Working Hours: Full Time, 35 Hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:00pm

Number of positions: 1

Qualifications Required: Numeracy/Literacy skills (at a level equivalent to NQF Level 2)

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Salary:

Grade 3 24,404 to 25,183 per annum to be pro rata'd for term time working

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic practitioner to join our committed team.

The role will focus on working as part of the SEN team to lead group and individual sessions that support the education of a small group of pupils that have moderate/severe learning and communication difficulties.

All children within the group have an Educational Health and Care Plan (EHCP). We are looking for someone who is dedicated, always keen to learn and develop and can show a positive commitment to the children in our school.
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About the Candidate

Ideally, we are looking for someone who:

Has experience of working with children with moderate/severe learning and communication difficulties Has experience of engaging with and implementing Educational Health and Care Plans Has the skills set to implement a total communication approach with children Is suitably well qualified and has experience of working with children/young adults with Autism Spectrum Condition and have an understanding of how speech and language develops Is a strong communicator with adults and children Has a commitment to working with families as partnerships Is creative, reliable and hardworking Has the skills to work independently and collaboratively Is proactive and solution focused Has a patient and nurturing approach to supporting children ###

About Us

Manley Park is a large, vibrant, progressive and friendly school, split across two sites, within a culturally rich and diverse area of Manchester.

Creating a 'Manley Park' community where everyone belongs is key to our drive and success, and this is built on the foundations of our six values: respect, understanding, compassion, responsibility, positivity and patience.



We will offer you:


A school with a strong ethos where everyone is valued Enthusiastic and engaging children and staff A strong and dedicated senior leadership team A commitment to your professional development A school dedicated to the development of emotional intelligence Very supportive and friendly parents and Governors

To apply for this role, please complete the application form in full and email it to:

recruitment@manleypark.com

Please note that CVs and applications from agencies are not accepted.

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.



This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.



We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation