Catch22

education

TeachingAssistant

£26–27k Lowestoft, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
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The Brief

“Teaching Assistant at Catch22. Skills: behaviour management, supporting vulnerable students. Engage in interventions both in and out of lessons to foster effective participation of students in the social, behaviour and academic processes of the school. Support the teacher in the delivery of engaging and successful lessons”

What You'll Achieve.

help change young people's lives for the better

Industry & Context.

education
Eligibility Requirements

willing to undergo child protection screening, enhanced DBS check, online search as part of due diligence checks

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Level 2 English and Maths, High expectations of students’ behaviour and clear strategies for working with challenging students, Ability to motivate and encourage children appropriately, Ability to work independently, supported by the teacher, with groups of or individual students, Willingness to respond flexibly to the needs of a small team, Ability to work with challenging students, understand their needs and demonstrate effective behaviour management strategies as and when required, Ability to work at an advanced level with the teacher in planning and delivery of teaching activities (including those defined in Individual Education Plans)

Nice to Have

Ideally, you will have a good standard of education, possess the skills and attributes to implement strategies and utilise de-escalation to diffuse behavioural issues, Experience of teaching children with EAL, SEN, speech and languages difficulties or other complex needs, Ability to establish and maintain good relationships and rapport with internal colleagues and external contacts (e. g. parents, education psychologists)

What You'll Do.

Engage in interventions both in and out of lessons to foster effective participation of students in the social

behaviour and academic processes of the school

Support the teacher in the delivery of engaging and successful lessons

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with the team to implement behaviour management strategies; Liaise with other agencies to ensure that student needs are fully met; Ability to work independently, supported by the teacher, with groups of or individual students; Willingness to respond flexibly to the needs of a small team; Ability to work at an advanced level with the teacher in planning and delivery of teaching activities

Full Job Description

At Catch22, we are proud of our reputation as a modern and progressive employer. Our 1,300 colleagues and 300 volunteers work at every stage of the social welfare cycle, supporting over 60,000 individuals from cradle to career. Our work spans education, social justice and rehabilitation, children's social care, family support, social action and getting people into work. Catch22 Include schools helps vulnerable young people with challenging behaviours to realise their full potential. With extensive experience of delivering services to children and young people who have experienced difficulties in mainstream schools and whose education has irretrievably broken down, we support learners to achieve academic and vocational targets and progress into education, training and employment. This approach delivers significant long-term benefits to learners, parents and carers, communities and local authorities. Our independent schools and a range of tailored support programmes are targeted at young people who fall into high risk groups in all key stages, including those who are excluded or at risk of exclusion from mainstream schools or Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), and those with social, emotional and/or mental health needs (SEMH) or special educational needs (SEN). Join us as within our Primary school as a Teaching Assistant and you could be playing a key role in providing an invaluable programme of education for vulnerable students who present challenging behaviours. Catch22 Include schools provide an alternative to mainstream schooling for young people aged 5 to 11 years old where multiple barriers to learning have previously affected engagement and access to education. As a Teaching Assistant you will provide support for our pupils, ensuring that the education provision is of a high quality and that students are supported, motivated and challenged. If you have the passion, resilience and determination to make a difference this really is a great opportunity to become part of

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