Ambition Community Trust are recruiting for an experienced Teaching Assistant - Outreach Learning Mentor for our EBSD & EBSA Team at Meade Hill school. The TA will excels as part of a team and understands a range of teaching, learning and behaviour regulation strategies.
The successful candidate will join an enthusiastic and welcoming team at Meade Hill School and will join us in motivating students to strive for success while maintaining a healthy learning environment for all children within the school.
This role will involve:
· Working with a wide range of class teachers to deliver excellent teaching and
learning.
· Coaching children on a 1:1 or group basis.
· Accompanying groups on trips.
· Supporting assessment and evidencing learning.
· Working with the teacher to create stimulating classroom displays and learning
resources.
· Maintaining a safe and positive environment for all learners.
· Creating opportunities for all learners to reach their potential, irrespective of ability.
The right candidate will:
· Be educated to National Qualifications Framework Level 3 standard, e.g. NVQ 3,
A/AS levels or equivalent.
· Have a proven ability to work on their own initiative.
· Have a high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children
and adults.
· Excel in using relevant technology/equipment.
· Bring a can-do attitude to the role.
· Be committed to the happiness well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at
the school.
You will fully participate in the life of the school, assisting where needed, supporting our most vulnerable pupils. We want candidates who are able to see the possibilities of all our exceptional learners and to develop a provision to make them thrive.
Start Date: Subject to the completion of pre-employment checks
Meade Hill School is a small special school for young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. We provide a high-quality learning environment, that has been designed to deliver our therapeutic vision. This vision is to create a therapeutic, harmonious space, which promotes feelings of safety and security, to allow our pupils to explore, enjoy learning, and reach their full potential, building a sense of community around the child. We aim to become a leading therapeutic provision, which is high quality and expert in recognising and meeting the needs of all of the pupils, with outstanding teaching and engaging learning. We have introduced cutting edge interventions for working with our neurodiverse population, so we can achieve positive outcomes for all our pupils. We strive to develop their emotional wellbeing and self-belief; creating successful, happy, healthy individuals, who develop skills which enable them to sustain employment and build security in their lives.
To find out more about our school, visit our website www.meadehill-ebsd.co.uk
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Meade Hill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. We are exempt from from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and there by have a right to know about the criminal history of job applicants and can take this into account when making recruitment decisions.
We are also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.