Youth and Community Studies Graduate required for TA post

Do you have high levels of emotional and physical resilience? Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity? A specialist school in Bury are currently looking to recruit Graduates with a Degree associated with Youth and Community Studies to start in the new academic year. This position is ongoing and will involve working 5 days per week 8.30am - 3.30pm.

The setting provides education for pupils 4-11 who are being educated outside of mainstream school. Pupils who attend this school are being educated out of mainstream school for a variety of reasons including social, emotional and mental health needs and, as a result, support pupils who display signs of challenging behaviour. The main aim of the setting is to support pupils and integrate them back into a mainstream school; however this is not always possibility.

The pupils who attend this setting will often display signs of extreme challenging behaviour so having experience working in: a residential home, pupil referral unit or alternative secure unit will enhance your application.

Due to the specific needs of the pupils the ideal Teaching Assistant will have:

• High levels of physical and emotional resilience
• An understanding of the importance of effective de-escalation tactics
• Team- Teach training (can be provided)
• An in-depth understanding of crisis prevention tactics

If you are an experienced teaching assistant and feel that you have the appropriate skills to succeed within the role, please submit an up to date CV to apply directly. However please feel free to call the office on the details attached for further information.