Senior Teaching and Learning Support Practitioner - Trinity Post 16 Ltd

Teaching Vacancies; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a professional to support teachers and senior staff for learners aged 19-25 with additional support needs. This role involves assisting in providing bespoke packages, promoting independence, and preparing learners for adulthood. Candidates should possess relevant experience in educational settings and a commitment to safeguarding students. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the welfare of young people in an engaging and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children of relevant age in a learning environment.
• Experience in implementing national curriculum and other relevant learning programmes.
• Track record of raising pupils' progress and attainment levels.
• Specialist skills or training in relevant curriculum areas.
• Experience in producing lesson plans and worksheets.
• Training in relevant learning strategies.
• NVQ 2 or 3 for Teaching Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Support and assist teachers and senior staff.
• Provide bespoke packages to young people with additional support needs.
• Equip learners for adulthood and prepare for employment.
• Commit to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful post holder will support and assist teachers and other senior staff as part of a professional team in Trinity Post 16 Solutions Ltd, where we offer bespoke packages to young people aged 19-25 who have additional support needs.

Learners who have learning difficulties and/or disabilities (LLDD) are provided with a study programme that equips them with the skills needed for adulthood. EHCP outcomes are at the heart of the programme to equip learners to: Live as independently as possible; prepare for employment and the world of work; become involved in social and community activity; live a healthy lifestyle.

We are looking for

• Experience of working with children of relevant age in a learning environment.
• Experience of successfully implementing national curriculum and other relevant learning programmes or strategies.
• A proven track record of raising pupils’ progress and attainment levels in a range of classroom settings, including working with individuals, small groups and whole classes.
• Specialist skills or training in the relevant curriculum or learning area, e.g. behaviour management, SEN, individual subject areas as indicated.
• Experience of producing lesson plans and worksheets and of administering, assessing and marking tests.
• Training in relevant learning strategies.
• NVQ 2 or 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent experience supporting teaching and learning in schools.

What the school offers its staff

Trinity Academy Newcastle Multi-Academy Trust is a growing Trust specialising in Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties.

The Trust is committed to staff wellbeing and mental health and also has a focus on 'growing our own'. Due to this we offer an extensive innovative CPD programme. Our Executive Leadership Team is dedicated to a one-trust vision.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.