What skills and experience we're looking for We are looking for friendly, approachable and calm individuals to join our team as a teaching & learning support practitioner. Previous experience of working in an SEMH environment and managing pupil behaviour would be an advantage. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate that they can build and maintain successful working relationships with learners and treat them consistently and with respect and consideration. Ideally you will have or be working towards NVQ level 2 or 3 for Teaching Assistants or have an equivalent qualification or experience. A minimum of Level 2 Basic Skills in Literacy and Numeracy is required for this role Criteria Experience of advancing progress of pupils of relevant age within a learning environment. Experience of managing pupil behaviour and supervising pupils under an agreed system of supervision and processes for integrated working. Experience of administering, assessing and marking tests. Training in relevant learning strategies and specialist knowledge in a particular curriculum area. Working towards Level 2 Basic Skills (Literacy and Numeracy) or equivalent competency NVQ 2 or 3 for Teaching Assistants or equivalent qualification or experience. Full driving license Friendly, approachable and professional manner with a calm approach A commitment to working as part of the whole school team and supporting the vision and aims of the school High expectations of all pupils, respect for their social, cultural, linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds; and commitment to raising their educational achievements Ability to build and maintain successful relationships with pupils; treat them consistently, with respect and consideration, and demonstrate concern for their development as learners Able to improve their own practice through observations, evaluation and discussion with colleagues. To have skills and experience in providing emotional safety, building relationships, co regulation and aiding reflection in children and young people. To have good attention and evaluative skills leading to positive reflective skills to interpret students underlying needs. Experience of integrated working Experience of working 1:1 with students Appropriate first aid training. What the school offers its staff Trinity Academy Newcastle Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust which incorporates two Pre-16 Special Converter Academy (Trinity Academy Newcastle and Trinity Academy New Bridge), a Post-16 Converter Academy (Trinity Solutions Academy) and one private limited company (Trinity Post-16 Solutions Ltd). As a Multi Academy Trust, we are determined to strive for excellence in everything we do. In doing this, we know that we change lives on a daily basis. In an environment where kindness, honesty and calm are revered, we are ‘preparing the parents of the future’. The Trust is committed to staff well-being and mental health and also has a focus on 'growing our own'. Due to this we offer an extensive innovative CPD programme. Our Executive Leadership Team is dedicated to a one trust vision. Commitment to safeguarding Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.