Ref: 000440 The Trustees are looking to recruit to the post of Level 1 Teaching Assistant Interactive Base (SEN) New Bridge School, Roman Road, Hollinwood NJC scale point 3: 24,027 per annum (full time / full year salary) Actual salary: 17,980 per annum pro rata SEN Allowance 1,491 per annum Commencing as soon as possible If you re the kind of person who is committed to improving the lives of children, you re just the person New Bridge is looking for. We can help you to make a difference Part of the wider New Bridge Multi Academy Trust (MAT), New Bridge School is a generic special needs school for pupils and students between the ages of 11 and 19 across three sites within Oldham. The school has an Outstanding rated provision which caters for nearly 400 pupils with a wide range of SEND, from moderate learning difficulties to profound and multiple learning difficulties, including severe and complex learning difficulties. The school also caters for pupils with physical disabilities, multisensory impairments, visual impairments, hearing impairments and specific conditions including autism spectrum condition. Making a difference to the lives of these young people could be the most important job you will ever have. All pupils have an EHC plan. In order to cater to the needs of the range of pupils, the school has developed a range of different provisions. The Trustees are looking to appoint two resilient and enthusiastic Level 1 Teaching Assistants to join our dynamic, growing and committed staff team in the Interactive base: The Interactive Base (IB) provides an appropriate learning environment for learners with complex learning difficulties and disabilities (CLDD). The aim of the IB is to provide a stimulating, engaging and sensory curriculum that is both broad and balanced. The IB groups offer a base for their learners which provides routine, consistent specialist staffing and encourages independence and communication. The pupils within the IB are grouped in classes which may go across age groups and sometimes Key Stages to best meet their needs. All pupils in IB have individual care plans which detail interventions required for their care and ability to engage fully with all aspects of school life. As a TA1 in IB you would be required to support with feeding and swallowing, speech and language programmes which can include assistive technologies, physiotherapy programmes, behaviour interventions, personal care and assisting with medical needs. You would be assigned to a class group and support these pupils in all lessons. 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 needs setting to a dedicated group of students The ability to support the class teacher to monitor student progress, ensuring their improved engagement with the school and their learning The ability to record student progress and provide regular feedback to stakeholders. The ability to model and encourage appropriate social behaviour in and out of school and to cater for the general welfare of students. The ability to work in partnership with classroom teachers to differentiate appropriate interventions for students in relation to the curriculum The ability to work as part of a team using own initiative when needed Willingness to participate in own professional development. Although based initially at our Roman Road site, all staff are employed by the MAT and are expected to work at any site within the New Bridge Group 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 point 3: 24,027 per annum (full time / full year salary) Contracted Hours: 32 hours 55 minutes per week / Term Time only (190 days) Actual Salary: 17,980 per annum pro rata Allowance: SEN allowance 1,491 per annum Status: Permanent Closing Date: Thursday 16th January 2025 (9am) Interviews: To be confirmed Further info: Debbie Birch-Hall, Deputy Head of School dhallnewbridgegroup.org Completed applications to be sent to: recruitmentnewbridgegroup.org