We are currently recruiting for: Teaching Assistant
Hours of work: 32.5
Location of role: Billinge, Wigan
Nugent House School is the main education element of Nugent Care, one of the largest charities in the Liverpool City Region, focused on supporting those in need. The charity goes back 140 years, founded by Father James Nugent, an early advocate of social justice in the city.
Nugent House School is an independent special school, registered for up to 60 students aged between 7 and 19. Pupils are referred to the school by their local authorities in response to their needs not being met in other educational provisions. We currently have students referred from the vast majority of ‘close’ local authorities (St. Helens, Warrington, Knowsley, Lancashire, Halton, Liverpool, Wirral, Sefton & Trafford) as well as further afield (L.B. Newham). Many students have experienced significant negative prior experiences of education, including extensive periods of non-attendance.
All students at the school are placed with an EHCP, with SEMH identified as the primary placement need.
We offer education to a wide range of pupils with a variety of additional needs. We take great pride in helping them achieve their potential and support them either on a one to one basis or within a small group.
We are now recruiting for Teaching Assistants to help support our young people with their educational provision both in the classroom or external to the school.
Responsibilities and Duties
As a Teaching Assistant, your role is to support children with their learning and general wellbeing to ensure every child has the best opportunity to reach their full potential in a caring and safe environment. Where necessary this may include supporting with positive behaviour management adopting a tailored approach to the individual child.
You will be expected to establish a warm, caring and supportive relationship with pupils in order to support them feeling safe and enabling them to enjoy and learn during their time at the school. To promote and encourage independence and personal development in pupils and maintain high expectations of behaviour at all times.
You will support the class teacher and contribute to providing high quality, educational activities and the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aiming at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning.
Skills and Qualifications;
- Experience working within an educational setting or working with young people with SEMH/ASD/EBD
- Ability to manage challenging behaviour and remove obstacles to learning that the young people may use to impede their education
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work both in a team and independently and the passion to make a difference in young people’s lives
- Understanding of the Safeguarding principles and Child protection procedures
- Able to maintain a purposeful, organised and supportive environment that works in conjunction with lessons plans
- Using strategies and understanding of individual capabilities to support the pupil’s learning goals in conjunction with the Teacher/Tutor
What we offer:
Salary Range - £23,150 per year, pro rata
Group Personal Pension Scheme
Life Assurance Scheme
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave
Occupational Sickness Scheme
Access to offers and discounts
Blue Light Card Eligibility which provides members with thousands of discounts online and on the high street.
Recommend a friend scheme
Values Awards
A comprehensive induction programme with ongoing training and development
Regular supervisions and annual appraisal scheme
Career Progression opportunities
Enhanced DBS check which is fully paid for by Nugent and maintained on the DBS update service
How to apply
To apply for the role of
Teaching Assistant please complete an online application form or alternatively, send an electronic application form and a supporting statement to
HR@wearenugent.org
Closing date for applications will be Friday 29 March 2024
Interview dates TBC
Contact
Should you have any queries about this role please contact the HR team via email
HR@wearenugent.org
The above position is subject to an enhanced DBS check
Nugent actively promotes the safeguarding of vulnerable adults, young people and children
Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.
We are committed to encouraging equality and diversity amongst our workforce and welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our people to feel respected and able to give their best in their working life.
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