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Keen to work for a disability charity and help make a difference in young people’s lives? Seashell Trust is an undeniably rewarding place to work, offering employees a series of benefits as well as a strong sense of fulfilment from supporting those who need it most.

Why do you want to work with SEN children?
If you’re passionate about preparing young people with SEND for their futures, consider working at Seashell . We’re always looking to hire supportive, friendly, and resilient individuals who want to empower and positively impact the lives of young people. Let us talk you through what working at Seashell could look like for you!
Careers at Seashell Trust
Based in Greater Manchester, Seashell supports young people in a massive selection of ways. The Seashell team comprises a diverse group of reliable individuals, with some working at our special needs college or school, others providing therapy for learning disabilities, and many working in residential care for disabled children, among plenty of other roles. Your expertise could benefit the students of Seashel lin a whole host of ways!
Education and inclusion
From the Royal College Manchester to our specialist residential school, our team provides children and young people with complex needs, with education, care, and support. We look for staff who help us create an environment for growth and development, ensuring students feel safe, supported, and championed every single day.
Nursing and physiotherapy
Our talented nursing and physiotherapy team are integral to what we do at Seashell. Providing effective occupational therapy for special needs, our staff offer the SEND support and care the children and young adults deserve. Whether they need regular physio, speech and language therapy or help developing their social interactions, our team creates strategies to support students’ growth and development.
Fundraising and operations
Our fundraising and operations teams work to keep Seashell on its feet and ensure we’re well equipped to provide the best care and facilities possible to our students. If you’re passionate about helping those who need it and are wondering how to work with SEN children, our fundraising team based in Greater Manchester could be the perfect fit for you.
Seashell Trust employee benefits
Our staff deliver outstanding services and have an undeniably positive impact on the young people in our care, which is why we’re so keen to reward them with a competitive selection of company benefits! Our Seashell employee benefits include:
- Life assurance
- Access to our gym, fitness classes and pool
- Blue Light discount
- Access to a broad selection of vocational, professional and academic qualifications orprogrammes to support your career
- Benenden Health Care membership
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Flexible working options
How to work with SEN children at Seashell
If you’re interested in joining the Seashell team, you can find a list of special needs jobs that we’re currently recruiting for on our ‘Work with Us’ page. In fact, there are plenty of ways you can get involved with our charity. From volunteering in Manchester to partaking in community fundraising or even corporate fundraising, there are plenty of ways for you to work alongside Seashell and have a real impact.
For more information on careers at Seashell or how to work with SEN children, please feel free to get in touch. Our fantastic team would love to help out and get you on board!