Overview
Teaching Assistant Level 3 – Positive Behaviour Support
Permanent – 32.5 hours per week
Location: Haughton main site (Madeley, Telford) and specialist hubs
Term Time + 5 PD Days
Scale 3 (Level 3) £13.26 - £13.47 per hour
Start Date: ASAP (subject to Safer Recruitment checks)
Haughton School is a primary special educational needs provision for children with moderate / complex learning difficulties. Children also have additional needs that may relate to communication & interaction difficulties, social, emotional and mental health difficulties, sensory and physical / medical needs.
We are looking for
a dynamic, caring, resilient and enthusiastic Positive Behaviour Support Teaching Assistant who is committed to an inclusive approach.
Your role will be to support teachers and children with proactive, trauma informed strategies to support children to overcome the barriers to learning they have that are linked to emotional regulation. You will be committed to providing the best opportunities for our rewarding but sometimes challenging group of learners and ensuring every child is supported to achieve their full potential.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a sound understanding of the specialist approaches that work best with children who have difficulties associated with communication and interaction and in particular, Autism. They will have a secure understanding of Positive Behaviour Support strategies, trauma informed practice and how to positively and proactively support children who are finding it difficult to regulate their own emotions. The candidate will be able to evidence their knowledge, skills and experience in successfully supporting children to reach their potential within an educational setting.
A flexible approach, a sense of humour, reliability, punctuality, stamina, resilience, and the ability to work under pressure are essential.
Safeguarding and requirements
* We operate a Safeguarding Policy which promotes the welfare of children.
* Shortlisted candidates must complete a criminal record self-disclosure form.
* This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
Contract details
* Closing Date: Thursday 16th October 25 (5.00 pm)
* Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 21st October 25.
How to apply
Application forms should be completed in full and emailed to haughton.jobs@taw.org.uk. The appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS (CRB) clearance for the successful applicant. We are committed to equality and diversity.
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* Application Form Notes
* Application Form
* Job Description
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