Job description
- 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
Benefits
SEN - £1,590 per annum
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About this school
Heywood Academy
Free schools special · Ages 11–19
- Academy trust
- NEW BRIDGE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Ofsted rating key
OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Rochdale, Rochdale, OL10 4TW
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- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 5 October 2026
- Closing date
- 6 November 2026
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