Level 2 Teaching Assistant Positions

New Bridge Group; Hyde, Tameside; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEN allowance

Job summary

Thomas Ashton School in Hyde seeks a passionate, resilient practitioner to join the team. Pupils have complex needs including SEMH challenges and trauma. The role emphasizes relational, trauma-informed practice and consistent, supportive interactions with pupils and families.

The successful candidate will model warmth, patience and emotional resilience while maintaining high expectations and a calm, reflective approach in a collaborative school environment.

Qualifications

• Understands the complex barriers faced by pupils with SEND and SEMH needs.
• Recognises that consistency builds safety, trust and positive outcomes for children.
• Can build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Demonstrates warmth, patience, empathy and emotional resilience.
• Maintains high expectations whilst remaining calm, reflective and relational.
• Understands that behaviour is a form of communication.
• Provides predictable and reliable support, even during periods of challenge.
• Is committed to working as part of a team and contributing positively to school life.

Skills

SEND/SEMH awareness

Trauma-informed approach

Relationship building

Emotional resilience

Team player

Calm under pressure

Warmth and empathy

Job description

Thomas Ashton School is entering an exciting phase of development and we are looking for passionate, resilient and committed practitioner’s to join our team. Our pupils have complex needs, including significant SEMH challenges, and many have experienced trauma.

At the heart of our approach is unconditional positive regard, the belief that every child deserves dignity, consistency, safety and an adult who will remain alongside them, even in their most challenging moments.

At every level, you will model a relational, trauma-informed approach that prioritises learning, inclusion and emotional wellbeing.

We are looking for someone who:

• Understands the complex barriers faced by pupils with SEND and SEMH needs
• Recognises that consistency is one of the most powerful ways to build safety, trust and positive outcomes for children
• Can build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• Demonstrates warmth, patience, empathy and emotional resilience
• Maintains high expectations whilst remaining calm, reflective and relational
• Understands that behaviour is a form of communication
• Provides predictable and reliable support, even during periods of challenge
• Is committed to working as part of a team and contributing positively to school life

Salary & Benefits

Salary: NJC scale points 5-11: £26,427 – £29,071 per annum (full time equivalent)

SEN allowance: £1,590 per annum

Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week (TTO) plus 5 days (195 days)

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