Teaching Assistant (Pastoral)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Packmoor; Vor Ort; GBP 14.000 - 17.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Induction & SEMH training

Wellbeing days

Free flu vaccinations

On-site parking

Flexible working (part-time/job share)

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work

Employee assistance programme

Refer-a-friend bonus up to £500

Zusammenfassung

Woodeaton Manor School, part of The Propeller Academy Trust, seeks a teaching assistant to support secondary pupils aged 11 to 16 with SEMH needs. You will assist in lessons, small groups and 1:1 sessions, building trusting relationships and applying trauma-informed approaches to encourage positive behaviour.

Shifts start at 08:15 and finish at 14:45, or 15:45 on Wednesdays; part-time or job share is considered.

Qualifikationen

• GCSE English and maths at grade 4/C or equivalent.
• Experience supporting children or young people in school, care, youth work or similar.

Aufgaben

• Support SEMH pupils in lessons, small groups and 1:1 sessions.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Use trauma-informed and restorative approaches to promote positive behaviour.
• Support learning in English, maths and life skills.
• Help pupils develop emotional regulation, independence and confidence.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and families.

Kenntnisse

Calm demeanor

Emotional resilience

Team player

Communication skills

Ausbildung

GCSE English & Maths (4/C)

Jobbeschreibung

Woodeaton Manor School, part of The Propeller Academy Trust, needs a teaching assistant to support secondary pupils aged 11 to 16 with social, emotional and mental health needs. The work centres on supporting pupils in lessons, small groups and one-to-one sessions, building trusting relationships and using trauma-informed approaches to encourage positive behaviour. Shifts start at 08:15 and finish at 14:45, or 15:45 on Wednesdays, and part-time or job share is considered. Visa sponsorship is not available, and GCSE English and maths at grade 4 or C are required.

What the job involves

• Support pupils with SEMH needs in lessons, small groups and 1:1
• Build positive, trusting relationships with young people
• Use trauma-informed and restorative approaches to promote positive behaviour
• Support learning in English, maths, PE, life skills and vocational areas
• Help pupils develop emotional regulation, independence and confidence
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and families

Qualifications

• GCSE English and maths at grade 4/C or equivalent

Experience

• Experience supporting children or young people in school, care, youth work or similar

Skills & knowledge

• Calm, patient and emotionally resilient, able to be a consistent, positive role model
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills

Nice to have

• Experience with SEMH or secondary-aged pupils

What’s offered

• Induction programme and ongoing SEMH training and CPD
• Paid wellbeing days, free flu vaccinations and on-site parking
• Flexible working options (part-time or job share considered)
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Refer-a-friend scheme paying up to £500