Teaching Assistant Level 2

NEXUS Multi Academy Trust

McAuley High School

Cantley Lane

Cantley

Doncaster

South Yorkshire

DN3 3QF

Hours: 27.5 hours per week

Contract type: Permanent, Part Time, Term Time Only

Closing date: Monday 15th April 2024, 12 noon

Interview date: Monday 22nd April 2024

About the Trust

Nexus Multi Academy Trust was founded in 2016 and has the highest ambitions possible for everyone we work with. We are a forward thinking and innovative Trust with collaboration, enrichment and improvement enshrined within our day to day practice ensuring that leaners and their families are always at the centre of what we do.

The vision for Nexus is that we are constantly “Learning together, to be the best we can be.” This vision is what we aspire to and is as relatable to every employee and partner of our Trust as it is to our children, young adults and their families. Please see a copy of our most recent prospectus, which is included in the recruitment pack for this advert.

Introduction

This is a brand-new provision within Doncaster which will host up to 10 children with an education health and care plan (EHCP)which identifies Social Emotional and Mental Health as a primary need. This new initiative is to support children with additional needs to have access to a mainstream curriculum as when it is appropriate. You will be part of a team of four staff who will work alongside the mainstream teachers at McAuley High School and Nexus Multi Academy Trust to ensure the support, guidance and curriculum offer is appropriate to need. You will work in an attachment friendly way and believe in building positive relationships with all stakeholders. Experience in a SEMH alternative provision setting or a pull to children who are not coping within the mainstream setting is necessary. We want you to believe that SEMH children deserve the very best! You will be provided with lots of support, training and the opportunity to build something amazing with like-minded professionals.

Your Opportunity. You will

• Relevant Level 2 qualification.
• Experience in SEMH settings, Social Care or Mental Health.
• Have GCSE Grade C or above in mathematics or English or equivalent qualification.
• Be willing to undertake regular training and professional development as and when required.
• Have working knowledge of SEND Code of Practice 0-25 years.
• Have experience of working with children with SEMH including Autism in a mainstream, resource base or special school setting.
• Have the ability to understand and inspire young people.
• Remain calm under pressure.
• Be committed to supporting the aims of the academy.

What you can expect

• An exciting opportunity to join a brand-new provision and be involved in its growth and direction.
• Access to an employee assistance programme in partnership with Westfield Health.
• An opportunity to join colleagues who will make you proud to be part of our state education system.
• Access to tailored CPD through Nexus and the Opportunity Area.
• Working within an award-winning MAT who pride themselves on having friendly and supportive academies who together are helping to transform communities.

Further information

For an informal and confidential conversation about the school and the role, please contact Leanne Camaish at Lcamaish@nexusmat.org

Nexus Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level and a barred list check. Further information about the Disclosure and Barring Service and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce.

For more information and an application form to apply please send completed application form to CMachon@nexusmat.org

All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.