Level 1 Teaching Assistant - New Bridge Pathways

The Trustees are looking to recruit to the post of Level 1 Teaching Assistant New Bridge Pathways, Oldham Town Centre NJC point 3: £24,796 per annum (full time/ full year salary) Actual salary pro rata: £19,669 per annum SEN Allowance: £1,539 per annum Commencing as soon as possible Part of the New Bridge Multi Academy Trust, New Bridge Pathways provides a broad and balanced Key Stage 4 curriculum. Our 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 adults 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 a vacancy for a resilient and enthusiastic Level 1 Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic team. 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 approach The ability to support teaching and learning within a special need setting to a dedicated group of students The ability to support the class teacher to monitor student progress, ensuring thei