Grade: Grade 6, SCP 19 - 24
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Term time only plus two weeks
Actual Salary: £28,092 - £31,028
Interview Date: Week commencing 23 June 2025
As of September 2025, Brownhill Learning Community will defederate into two separate entities. A specialist SEMH Special School under new leadership of Narda Sestanovic and a Pupil Referral Service (PSR) under new leadership of Dave Shields. Both Schools have had new staffing structures, designed to create an environment that will enhance learner’s engagement, wellbeing, and learning. This is an exciting and ambitious new chapter for both schools.
The Special School will be located in Heywood, Rochdale and will cater for learner in KS2-KS4 with a commitment to delivering a nurturing, trauma informed, inclusive, and aspirational environment tailored to the individual needs of our learners.
The Pupil Referral Service (PRS) will be based across three sites within the Rochdale Borough and will cater for pupils from KS2-KS4. The PRS are looking for candidates who are committed to working with the most vulnerable and in need pupils. You will need to be passionate about what you do and determined to help our young people overcome their barriers to success.
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Teaching Assistant (TA3+) to support the learning and development of our students with SEMH needs. You will work closely with the classroom teacher and other support staff to create an inclusive, positive, and safe environment where students can engage with their learning, develop their social skills, and manage their emotional well-being.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with SEMH needs.
* Assist in the delivery of tailored learning programs to ensure that students are actively engaged and making progress.
* Foster positive relationships with students, encouraging positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and social skills development.
* Support the implementation of personalised learning strategies and interventions.
* Help with the management of classroom behaviour, ensuring students follow school rules and expectations.
* Liaise with parents, carers, and external professionals to ensure the best outcomes for each student.
* Assist with the planning and delivery of activities that promote emotional and social well-being.
* Provide personal care and support for students, as required.
Who We're Looking For:
* Previous experience working with children, particularly those with SEMH or similar needs, is highly desirable.
* A patient, empathetic, and flexible approach to working with children.
* The ability to manage challenging behaviour calmly and effectively.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build strong, trusting relationships with students, staff, and families.
* A passion for supporting children’s emotional and social development.
* A team player who is willing to collaborate with colleagues and external agencies to ensure the best support for students.
Please also see attached a recruitment letter from both Headteachers.
To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to recruitment@theblc.org.uk by 11:59pm on Sunday 22nd June 2025.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check.
The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.
Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.
The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.
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