Teaching Assistant Level 1
Commencing as soon as possible.
New Bridge Multi Academy Trust (MAT) presently comprises New Bridge School, New Bridge Learning Centre, Spring Brook Academy, Hollinwood Academy (all situated in Oldham) and Hawthorns School (situated in Audenshaw). Our new AP free school, the Springboard Project opened in September 2019. We support the learning, social and pastoral needs of over 700 young people aged between 4 and 19 years.
There is an exciting opportunity for a resilient and enthusiastic Level 1 Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic team at Spring Brook Academy in Failsworth. Spring Brook is a nurturing setting which takes a holistic approach to supporting pupils with a diagnosis of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties between the ages of 11 – 14 (Key Stage 3). This role will be challenging yet very rewarding and appropriate training will be provided.
Applicants should be able to demonstrate how they meet the following essential criteria:
- Previous experience of working with young people of secondary school age who may present with challenging behaviour and complex needs, preferably within an educational setting
- A nurturing and empathetic approach to behaviour management
- The physical and emotional resilience to support pupils with complex needs, taking a non-judgemental approach
- The ability to support teaching and learning within an SEMH setting to a dedicated group of pupils
- The ability to support the class teacher to monitor pupil progress, ensuring their improved engagement with the school and their learning
- The ability to record pupil progress and provide regular feedback to stakeholders.
- The ability to model and encourage appropriate social behaviour in and out of school and to cater for the general welfare of pupils
- The ability to work in partnership with classroom teachers to differentiate appropriate interventions for pupils in relation to the curriculum
- The ability to work as part of a team using own initiative when needed
- Willingness to participate in own professional development
New Bridge MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must have a commitment to safeguarding young people. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and references will be sought prior to appointment.
Salary: NJC Point 3 - £18,065 per annum (based upon full time / full year)
Actual Salary: £13,401 per annum (pro rata)
Allowance: SEN allowance £1,289 per annum
Contracted Hours: 32 hours 55 minutes per week / term time only (190 days)
Based: Initially at Spring Brook Academy, Dean Street, Failsworth M35 0DQ
Closing Date: Wednesday 22nd January 2020 (8am)
Interviews: Week commencing 27th January 2020
Further info / school visit: Julie McCarthy, HR officer: julie.mccarthy@hawthorns.tameside.sch.uk