TEACHING ASSISTANT L3

Location

Brookfield School, Fleetwood, FY7 6JX (82 on roll)
Fouldrey Ave
Tel: 01253 886895
School website: www.brookfieldschool.co.uk

Summary

Level 3 Teaching Assistant – KS4 (SEMH)
Location: Fleetwood

Are you a dedicated, resilient, and passionate professional looking to make a real difference in the lives of young people? We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join our specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school, supporting students at Key Stage 4, Fleetwood site.

In this vital role, you will play a key part in supporting pupils with complex needs, helping them to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. Your ability to build strong, positive relationships with young people, manage small groups independently, and use initiative to engage and motivate pupils is essential.

If you are someone who thrives in a challenging yet rewarding environment, and you are committed to supporting young people to succeed both in and out of the classroom, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Support learning across the KS4 curriculum, adapting approaches to meet individual needs.

Develop positive, trusting relationships with pupils to encourage personal and academic growth.

Manage challenging behaviour with confidence, using de-escalation strategies and maintaining high standards and expectations.

Identify behavioural triggers and implement effective support plans.

Work flexibly as part of a close-knit team and respond proactively to the dynamic needs of the classroom.

Deliver and manage small group sessions independently, under the direction of teaching staff.

Contribute to a positive, safe, and structured learning environment.

If you are someone who thrives in a challenging yet rewarding environment, and you are committed to supporting young people to succeed both in and out of the classroom, we would love to hear from you.

This position is term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Essential Qualifications

Teaching Assistant L3 (or equivalent)

Other relevant qualifications will be considered

Desirable Qualifications

Qualifications linked to education, childcare or subject specific

Essential Experience

Working in an educational setting preferably with SEN experience

Desirable Experience

Interest and hobbies that are transferable and that would support curriculum delivery.

For an informal discussion please contact:

For more information or an informal chat, please contact recruitment@brookfield56.lancs.sch.uk

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

 

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.