Level 1 Teaching Assistant

The Trustees are looking to recruit to the posts of Level 1 Teaching Assistant Hollinwood Academy, Oldham Fixed Term for 12 months NJC scale point 3 - £24,796 per annum (full time equivalent) Actual salary pro rata - £20,663 per annum SEN allowance - £1,539 per annum Commencing as soon as possible Part of the New Bridge Multi Academy Trust, Hollinwood Academy provides a broad and balanced curriculum that enables children and young people from reception to Key Stage 4 to access creative learning opportunities tailored to meet their individual needs. Our children and young people have a diagnosis of autism and/or social and communication difficulties. We have worked hard to continue to be at the forefront of successful, innovative curriculum design, with overall breadth and balance, which provides our children and young with their full entitlement. As a result, our students benefit from excellent opportunities in all aspects of our curriculum to achieve and improve their academic achievement, social skills, communication skills, knowledge, understanding, well-being and physical development. Due to the complex nature of our students, high levels of emotional and physical resilience are needed in dealing with challenging behaviour. However, the knowledge that our work is making a positive impact in helping the young people to grow and work towards independence brings great reward. We currently have vacancies for a number of resilient and enthusiastic Level 1 Teaching Assistants to join our fantastic team based in Hollinwood. Applicants should be able to demonstrate how they meet the following essential criteria: · Previous experience of working with young people of primary/secondary school age who may present with challenging behaviour and complex needs, preferably within an educational setting · A nurturing and empathetic approach to behaviour management · The physical and emotional resilience to support students with complex needs, taking a non-judgemental