Job Description

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Castles Education provides a specialist education for students aged 7 to 16 with social emotional and mental health needs. Our vision is to

change lives for the better through personalised learning, nurture and preparation for life

and our values are 'PRIDE'

PURPOSE, RESPECT, INTEGRITY, DETERMINATION and EXCELLENCE.

We are an independent school but all our places are funded by Local Authorities. All of our pupils have Education, Health and Care Plans and we have an outstanding reputation for our dedication to inclusion.

Overview:

We are looking to appoint dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support our pupils both in and out of the classroom.

You will work with our students to ensure they flourish educationally, socially and developmentally. You will need to build strong positive relationships with young people who may have experienced a range of social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. Your approach will be aligned to our school culture based on trauma-informed practice, nurture and restorative practice.

Our class sizes are approximately 6 pupils. You will also supervise our pupils outside the classroom, e.g. before school and during break and lunch.

To be considered for this role you will need to meet the following criteria:

Experience of working With children with Social Emotional Mental Health (SEMH) / or SEN needs. Experience of Managing challenging behaviour using varied strategies and Trauma Informed Approach. Demonstrate patience and understanding, be non-judgemental and have a good sense of humour. Be able to identify existing and potential barriers to students' learning and help them to overcome them. Be able to support the teachers and other professionals involved in the care of our students Providing classroom support to children with ASD, Speech and Communication Difficulties, ADHD and Severe Social Anxieties. Demonstrate a nurturing and supportive nature with good behaviour management skills be able to deliver interventions. (training will be provided) A willingness to learn and develop any existing skills and understandings of this sector.
The following are preferable but not necessarily essential:

A relevant Teaching Assistant Level 2 or above or equivalent Experience of working in a SEMH / SEN environment An understanding of the challenges of SEMH teaching. Resilient Flexible
Our successful candidates will have free access to 24 Hour Employee Assistance Programme that provides practical information and support on issues like money management, family and legal information.

We also have a network of Mental Health First Aiders to provide support you in the event you experience issues relating to your mental health.

This is an exciting and varied role where you will be able to make a tangible, positive difference to the lives of the pupils you will support. The job is demanding but immensely rewarding.

At Castles Education, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our team members. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination.

Castles Education are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to rigorous recruitment & online checks and pre-employment checks.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post, such as the extent to which the role will involve:

Contact with children

Engaging in regulated activity with children

Castles Education is an exempt employer as defined in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975) and as such, we have a lawful basis for requesting an enhanced DBS disclosure certificate for all employees and the post is subject to a six month probationary period.

Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.

f you would like to talk to someone about this role, please contact our HR Team 01427 253117 or email us at hr@castleseducation.co.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 19,246.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Discounted or free food Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person