Overview
Location: Fleetwood site (Brookfield School, Fleetwood, FY7 6JX). Role: Level 3 Teaching Assistant KS4 (SEMH). Term: Full-time, Fixed Term Contract. Hours: 37 hours per week (flexible). Closing Date: 19/09/2025. Salary: £28,142 to £32,062 (full-time equivalent; pro rata if term time only).
Key Responsibilities
* Support learning across the KS4 curriculum, adapting approaches to meet individual needs.
* Develop positive, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage personal and academic growth.
* Manage challenging behaviour with confidence, using de-escalation strategies and maintaining high standards and expectations.
* Identify behavioural triggers and implement effective support plans.
* Work flexibly as part of a close-knit team and respond proactively to the dynamic needs of the classroom.
* Deliver and manage small group sessions independently, under the direction of teaching staff.
* Contribute to a positive, safe, and structured learning environment.
Essential Qualifications
* Teaching Assistant Level 3 (or equivalent)
Desirable Qualifications
* Qualifications linked to education, childcare or subject specific
Essential Experience
* Working in an educational setting, preferably with SEN experience
Desirable Experience
* Interest and hobbies that are transferable and support curriculum delivery
Additional Information
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. CVs are not accepted; to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the attached application form. The position is term-time only; the quoted salary is full-time equivalent and will be pro-rated accordingly when applicable.
Essential Statement: Equal Opportunities Employer. Rehabilitation: The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure. Information will be handled confidentially in line with the DBS Code of Practice. Lancashire County Council policies on DBS certificate information and the recruitment of ex-offenders apply.
Contact information: For an informal discussion please contact the school. Telephone: 01253 886895. School website: www.brookfieldschool.co.uk
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