SEMH Teaching Assistant - Level 3

Job Ref: NB/OL-92930

Springboard Project, Oldham, Town Centre

NJC scale points SCP 12 – 17: £26,421 - £28,770 per annum (full time equivalent)

Actual salary range pro rata: £22,597- £24,606 per annum

SEN Allowance £1,455 per annum

Commencing September 2024

Part of the New Bridge Multi Academy Trust, The Springboard Project, provides high quality, innovative and alternative educational experiences for students with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties) across the 14-19 age range.

Spring Board is a unique place where students 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.

Our young people experience a personalised approach to their learning. They are taught by fully qualified specialist teachers, industry experts and support staff sensitive to their needs, providing a nurturing and stimulating environment.

Due to the complex nature of our students, high levels of emotional and physical resilience are needed in dealing with challenging behaviour, along with an empathetic, nurturing and non-judgmental approach.

However, the knowledge that our work is making a positive impact in helping our young people to grow and work towards independence brings great reward.

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and highly resilient Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our caring and committed team, based in Oldham town centre.

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

• Experience of working with young people who present with challenging behaviour and complex needs (SEMH) within an educational setting
• Experience of supporting and delivering teaching and learning activities; monitoring and assessing student progress and engagement; and providing regular feedback to stakeholders
• The ability to work with small groups under the supervision of the teacher/deliverer including the delivery of specific interventions
• Experience of supporting young people to overcome barriers to their personal, social or learning development from a pastoral perspective
• Experience of intervening to support students in crisis or trauma by using either emotional or educational support 
• Experience of working in partnership with classroom teachers to differentiate appropriate interventions for students in relation to the curriculum
• The ability to build relationships with students, families and key partners around the students.
• A nurturing and empathetic approach to behaviour management
• The physical and emotional resilience to support pupils with SEMH, understanding that all behaviour is a form of communication
• The ability to work as part of a team using own initiative when needed
• Willingness to participate in own professional development

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 5-11: £23,500 – £25,979 per annum (full time equivalent) 

Actual salary range pro rata: £22,597- £24,606 per annum

Allowance: SEN allowance - £1,455 per annum

Contracted hours: 36 hours 40 minutes per week / term time plus 5 days (195 days)

Based: Initially at The Springboard Project, 2 Medtia Square, Phoenix St, Oldham, OL1 1AN

Closing Date: Sunday 16th June 2024 (9am)

Interviews: TBC

Further info: Mike Pidlyskyj, Deputy Head – mpidlyskyj@newbridgegroup.org

Completed application forms should be returned to: recruitment@newbridgegroup.org

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