Teaching Assistant

Location: Kirby Moor, Brampton

Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Salary: £21,292.04 - 52-week £24,824.80 (Hourly Rate: £12.40)

Specific Hours: 38.5 hours per week

Start Date: ASAP

At North Lakes Children's Services , we are dedicated to transforming the lives of boys aged 7-18 through exceptional residential care and education. Our mission is to enhance resilience, self-esteem, and abilities in every young person we support.

We are proud to be an Accredited SILVER Award Attachment and Trauma Sensitive School , and we celebrated our first Outstanding Ofsted inspection in 2014. As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in enriching the learning experiences of pupils with diverse special educational and learning needs.

This position is based at Kirkby Moore School , where you will support teaching staff in fostering independence and encouraging full participation in the curriculum and school life.

As a One-to-One Teaching Assistant, your day-to-day duties will include:

• Providing individualized support to pupils in various settings, including classroom, lunch, and social times.
• Accompanying pupils on organized school visits.
• Collaborating with the SENDCo to develop social skills and appropriate behavior.
• Participating in the creation and monitoring of personalized learning programs.
• Supporting pupils who may exhibit challenging behaviors.
• Helping to address issues that cause anxiety or emotional responses.
• Maintaining accurate records as required by the school.
• Engaging in collaborative planning with teaching staff for effective support.
• Assisting in the delivery of the Key Stage 2 and 3 curriculum.
• Contributing to KS4 programs of study.
• Participating in working groups as needed.
• Being an integral part of a flexible and supportive team that embodies our school ethos.
• Attending weekly staff meetings and relevant INSET/CPD events.

To thrive in this role, you should possess:

• Relevant experience in a similar environment or appropriate qualifications.
• Academic qualifications to at least GCSE standard and professional qualifications to at least NVQ level 2, or proven competency in a similar role.
• Basic first aid knowledge.
• The ability to work independently and maintain high accuracy in record-keeping.
• Strong time management skills and flexibility to meet the demands of the role.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively within a busy team.
• Strong oral and written communication skills for diverse contexts (pupils, parents, colleagues, etc.).
• A willingness to undertake relevant training for personal development.
• Knowledge of child development and different learning styles is a plus.
• Understanding of ACES or the impact of childhood trauma is beneficial; training will be provided.
• A valid driving license and access to a vehicle due to location.
• A willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check upon successful application.

We offer a supportive and enriching work environment with the following benefits:

• Term-time only role, allowing for a balanced work-life schedule.
• Working hours: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM (Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri) and 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM (Tues).
• Access to excellent training opportunities to enhance your skills.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of young people! North Lakes Children's Services is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.