Higher Learning Teaching Assistant

The Medical Needs Teaching Service (MNTS) provides education for children and young people who are unable to attend school because of medical needs, including emotional and mental health. The MNTS delivers learning in four settings across Leeds. Further information about the MNTS and our four settings can be found on the MNTS website: mntsleeds.org
An opportunity has arisen for a Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work within the MNTS. We are looking for a motivated person with experience of working in a Secondary/Primary/other education setting. The post involves multidisciplinary team working and close liaison with relevant professionals and parents/carers. Good communication and interpersonal skills, resilience, and an organised, calm empathetic manner are essential.
The role requires the post holder to work independently in a variety of settings to develop, plan and participate in programmes of learning supported by an agreed framework of supervision. As such the post holder should have a driving licence and access to a car with business insurance, and be willing and able to drive across Leeds and surrounding areas.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be to the Medical Needs Teaching Service which is part of the East SILC and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference check.Interviews expected w/c 4 March 2024
If you have not heard from us by 4 March 2024, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.