Manor Abbey School is a provision for Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils with an EHCP for Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and resulting challenging behaviours.
The new school was opened in Abbey Hulton, Stoke on Trent in September 2024. There was an initial intake of up to 30 pupils across year 7 and 8. The school will then progressively fill over 4 years until it reaches its capacity of 70 places.
About The Role
We have a rare and exciting opportunity for an imaginative and inspiring Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic team, who can make learning fun and practical while positively supporting behavioural challenges; the position will entail supporting pupils across all subject areas.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will demonstrate they can meet the needs of secondary aged children who have experienced difficulty in accessing mainstream education.
* Be inclusive, empathetic, solution focused and passionate about making a difference for our learners.
* Have an awareness of trauma informed practices and positive mental health promotion.
* Have a clear understanding of, and ability to, manage behaviour that challenges.
* Be a team player and a strong advocate for change, progression and continuous school improvement.
What We Offer
* Flexible working.
* Excellent working environment.
* Support for your role with a dedicated school and central team.
* Continued professional development opportunities.
* Pay progression and recognition of continuous service.
* Generous local government pension scheme.
* Holidays
* Access to comprehensive and flexible Employee Assistance Programmes.
* Free car parking.
Manor Hall Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be appointed subject to an Enhanced DBS with Children's Barred list, and pre-employment checks, including right to work, confirmation of appropriate qualifications and professional references.
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