Teaching Assistant – Level 2

The Trustees are looking to recruit to the posts of 

Teaching Assistant – Level 2

Fixed term for 12 months

Spring Brook Upper School, Dean Street, Failsworth

NJC scale points 5-11: £23,500 – £25,979 per annum (full time equivalent) 

Actual Salary range pro rata: £18,640 - £20,606 per annum

34 hours per week / Term Time plus 5 days (195 days)

SEN Allowance - £1,455 per annum

Commencing September 2024

Part of the New Bridge Multi Academy Trust, Spring Brook School caters for KS3 pupils with a range of Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties.  

Spring Brook Upper School is a unique place where pupils aged 11-14 are nurtured and developed to encourage independence and skills for life. Their social, emotional and mental health needs are at the forefront of our work. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum which suits our learners’ needs incorporating core subjects, vocational subjects and living skills. The school also operates specialised intervention groups where pupils can focus on the development of a range of skills from social, emotional and mental health to a range of academic subjects. 

Due to the complex needs of our students, high levels of emotional and physical resilience are needed in dealing with challenging behaviour. However, the knowledge that our work is having a positive impact in helping the young people to grow and work towards independence brings great reward. 

We currently have vacancies for experienced, resilient and highly committed Level 2 Teaching Assistants to join the team based at our Key Stage 3 provision based in Failsworth

Applicants should be able to demonstrate how they meet the following essential criteria: 

• Previous experience of working with young people of secondary school age who may present with challenging behaviour and complex needs, preferably within an educational setting 
• A nurturing and empathetic approach to behaviour management 
• The physical and emotional resilience to support pupils with SEMH, understanding that all behaviour is a form of communication
• Experience of contributing to learning resources to support learning programmes
• The ability to support teaching and learning within an SEMH setting to a dedicated group of students 
• The ability to support the class teacher to monitor student progress, ensuring their improved engagement with the school and their learning 
• The ability to record student progress and provide regular feedback to stakeholders
• The ability to work in partnership with classroom teachers to differentiate appropriate interventions for students in relation to the curriculum 
• Experience of supervising pupils over lunch and break times as directed
• The ability to build relationships with pupils, families and key partners around the pupils
• The ability to model and encourage appropriate social behaviour in and out of school and to cater for the general welfare of students. 
• The ability to work as part of a team using own initiative when needed 
• Willingness to participate in own professional development. 

Although based initially at our Failsworth site (KS3), all staff are employed by the MAT and are expected to work at any site within the New Bridge Group.

For candidates considering applying for this post, we would strongly advise a visit to the school. To arrange a visit or for further information regarding the post, please contact Sarah Dunsdon, Head of School on sarah.dunsdon@newbridgegroup.org

New Bridge MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must have a commitment to safeguarding young people. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and references will be sought prior to interview.  

This post will be subject to a number of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996. It will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.  

For successful candidates, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023  

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. 

Salary: NJC scale points 5-11: £23,500 – £25,979 per annum (full time equivalent) 

Actual salary range pro rata: £18,640 - £20,606 per annum  

Allowance: SEN allowance £1,455 per annum 

Hours of work: 34 hrs per week / Term time + 5 days (195 days)  

Status: Fixed term (12 months)

Commencing: September 2024 

Terminating: 31st August 2025

Based at: Spring Brook Upper School, Dean Street, Failsworth M35 0DQ 

Closing date: 28th June 2024 (9am) 

Shortlisting: 1st July 2024

Interviews: Week Commencing 8th July 2024  

Completed application forms to:  recruitment@newbridgegroup.org