Level 4 Teaching Assistant - Deliverer (SEMH)

The Trustees are looking to recruit to the post of

Level 4 Teaching Assistant - Deliverer (SEMH)

12 months fixed term

Spring Brook Upper School, Failsworth

NJC scale points 23-25: £32,076 – £33,945 per annum (full time equivalent) 

Actual Salary pro rata: £27,433 – £29,032 per annum

SEN Allowance £1,455 per annum

Commencing September 2024

Part of the New Bridge Multi Academy Trust, Spring Brook School caters for KS3 pupils with a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties.

Spring Brook Upper School is a unique place where pupils aged 11-14 are nurtured and developed to encourage independence and skills for life. Their social, emotional and mental health needs are at the forefront of our work. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum which suits our learners’ needs incorporating core subjects, vocational subjects and living skills. The school also operates specialised intervention groups where pupils can focus on the development of a range of skills from social, emotional and mental health to a range of academic subjects.

Due to the complex needs of our students, high levels of emotional and physical resilience are needed in dealing with challenging behaviour. However, the knowledge that our work is having a positive impact in helping the young people to grow and work towards independence brings great reward.

We currently have a vacancy for a passionate, resilient and highly committed Level 4 Teaching Assistant (Deliverer) to join our team. This role complements the professional work of teachers and involves the planning, preparation and delivery of teaching and learning to a dedicated group of students under an agreed system of supervision. The post holder is also responsible for assessing, recording and reporting on pupils’ achievement, progress and development

Applicants must be able to demonstrate how they meet the following essential criteria:

• Previous experience of leading, planning and delivering teaching and learning activities to a dedicated group of students
• Experience of working with young people of secondary school age who may present with challenging behaviour and complex SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health) needs, preferably within an educational setting
• Experience of managing challenging behaviour
• A nurturing and empathetic approach to behaviour management
• The physical and emotional resilience to support students with complex needs, taking a non-judgmental approach
• The ability to plan, prepare and deliver teaching and learning within an SEMH setting
• The ability to plan work for the students that effectively differentiates appropriate interventions for students in relation to the curriculum
• Have high expectations of young people, and a commitment to raising standards of attainment to ensure that they can achieve their full educational potential
•  Experience of developing options and alternatives that will support children and young people to engage in the learning process
• The ability to monitor and record student progress, ensuring their improved engagement with the school and their learning, providing 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 students.
• The ability to foster positive relationships with other staff, pupils, parents and the wider community
• The ability to work as part of a team using own initiative when needed
• Be hardworking, organised and proactive in their own professional development.

Although based initially at our Failsworth site (KS3), all staff are employed by the MAT and are expected to work at any site within the New Bridge Group.

For candidates considering applying for this post, we would strongly advise a visit to the school. To arrange a visit or for further information regarding the post, please contact Sarah Dunsdon, Head of School on sarah.dunsdon@newbridgegroup.org

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.  

This post will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. It will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. 

For successful candidates, an online search will be carried out as part of our due-diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 

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  

Salary: NJC scale points 23-25: £32,076 – £33,945 per annum (full time equivalent)

Actual Salary range pro rata: £27,433 – £29,032 per annum

SEN allowance: £1,455 per annum

Hours of work: 36 hours 40 minutes per week/ Term Time only + 5 days (195 days)

Status: Fixed term for 12 months

Commencing: September 2024

Terminating: 31st August 2025

Based: Spring Brook Upper School, Dean Street, Failsworth. M35 0DQ

Commencing: September 2024

Closing Date: Monday 29th July 2024 (9am)

Shortlisting: Monday 29th July 2024

Interviews: Thursday 1st August 2024

Completed application forms returned to: recruitment@newbridgegroup.org