Two permanent Level 3 teaching assistant posts at Hilltop School, a specialist school for pupils aged 2 to 19 with severe, profound and/or multiple learning difficulties, run by Nexus Multi Academy Trust. The work centres on supporting whole-class lessons, group work and one-to-one sessions, and meeting pupils' emotional, social, mental health and personal care needs. The role is term-time only at 31.25 hours, based at the Forest View site. An enhanced DBS check with a barred list check is required before appointment.
What the job involves
- Support whole-class lessons, group work and one-to-one work with pupils
- Facilitate pupils' access to learning by responding to individual needs
- Ensure the safety of children and young people
- Respond to pupils' emotional, social and mental health needs
- Provide personal care and hygiene support, including toileting and nappy changing
- Make judgements on pupils' attainment and progress
- Help pupils celebrate success
- Promote aspirations for pupils' futures and a positive culture
Qualifications
- Level 3 teaching assistant qualification
Experience
- Experience as a teaching assistant in a mainstream or specialist setting, or exceptional vocational skills
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to respond to emotional, social and mental health needs
- Ability to give pupils aspirations for their futures and promote a positive culture
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check with barred list check
Other
- Highly motivated, enthusiastic, hardworking and flexible
Nice to have
- Knowledge of special educational needs (SEN)
What’s offered
- Free wellbeing support, including counselling, medical and legal advice, with an option to top up to private healthcare
- Discount schemes for high street retailers, restaurants, activities and lifestyle services
- Auto-enrolment into Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
- Career pathways, CPD, training and coaching, plus an induction package
- Internal opportunities across Trust academies and nationally recognised projects
- Flexible working policies
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Annual leave that increases with length of service, plus bank holidays
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
