Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Overview

We are looking for innovative and passionate people to become part of a new Heywood Academy staff team. We currently have vacancies for a number of resilient and enthusiastic Level 1 Teaching Assistants to join our fantastic team based in Heywood.

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

Previous experience of working with young people of primary/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 students with complex needs, taking a non-judgemental approach
The ability to support teaching and learning within a special needs 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 model and encourage appropriate social behaviour in and out of school and to cater for the general welfare of students.
The ability to work in partnership with classroom teachers to differentiate appropriate interventions for students in relation to the curriculum
The ability to work as part of a team using own initiative when needed
Willingness to participate in own professional development