Level 3 Teaching Assistant - New Bridge College

Applicants should be able to demonstrate how they meet the following essential criteria:

Experience of providing cover in the short-term absence of the class teacher

Experience of successfully implementing interventions in supporting social, emotional and behavioural needs

Previous experience of working with young people of secondary school/post-16 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 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