Specialist Teaching Assistant (Post 16)
Our school is a happy place with increasing numbers, our current PAN is 188 pupils. We have high expectations for our students and are committed to collaborative working in order to achieve the best possible outcomes and to maximise their opportunities.
We believe that education for our pupils is about preparation for life and feel very privileged to be able to support them to realise their potential. We believe that children who enjoy their education will engage with learning.
Every child at Woodfield is unique and with the right interventions and support, all young people can achieve. Woodfield is a thriving and vibrant learning environment for secondary age students with learning difficulties, where all students are challenged to work to the very best of their ability.
We know that students learn best here when they feel safe, valued and can adopt a 'can try' attitude. Routines, understood and followed by all members of the school ensure a calm and consistent environment, alongside excellent behaviour management.We can offer a friendly, supportive working environment with variety and opportunity for further professional development.
We are looking for someone who is confident, hardworking, and passionate about their work
Working knowledge of PTSD, Trauma-informed approach, Experience of working with an individual who has Complex SEMH needs/ history of childhood trauma A bachelor’s degree in a compatible field, such as psychology, social work or counselling Able to evidence an understanding of social, emotional and mental health needs, e.g. managing anxiety
An ability to work under guidance, use your own initiative, work alone and as part of a team is vital
Be accepting of a variety of day-to-day challenges and communicate well with others
Have a willingness to learn and open to training opportunities that arise to help develop your skills furtherIn return, you will develop experience of working with children with SEND and other disabilities. You may be expected to undertake training in intimate care in line with our intimate care policy.You will be well supported in developing your skills to enable you to carry out your specialist role within the team. This could be the opportunity you have been looking for to take your career to the next level!
We welcome applications from people with experience in supporting children and young people with SEND and other disabilitiesJob title: Specialist Teaching Assistant for Complex SEMH/Trauma
Salary: S5 point 1, Pro-rata starting salary £19,196 (FTE £26,777)
Hours: Monday – Friday, 30 hours per week, 08:50 – 15:20 with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break / 39 weeks per year, term time onlyContract: Fixed term, starting as soon as possible, expiring 31st August 2025Please refer to the job description and person specification when completing the application form.Closing date: advert ongoing until this position is filled
Interview date: immediate shortlisting taking placeSafeguarding Statement:
Woodfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.