Catch22 provides young people aged 4 to 18 with alternative and special education in order for them to progress and succeed in sustained education or employment. We do this through high quality teaching and learning based on effective relationships that enable the achievement of life skills and meaningful qualifications.
Under the direction of the teacher, to plan and implement learning activities for individuals and groups. To monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to the class teacher and establish supportive and constructive relationships with pupils, parents, and carers.
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. Work with the team to implement behaviour management strategies and develop relationships with students who may be vulnerable and have complex needs.

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.

Teaching and Learning
Under the general supervision and direction of the teacher to implement structured learning activities for individuals and groups of pupils.
To undertake activities in order to monitor the personal social and emotional needs of pupils.
To develop positive relationships with pupils to promote pupil progress and attainment.
To assist in the devising of pupil's individual targets and their monitoring and review.
To implement specific programmes with individual pupils or groups appropriate to the developmental needs of individual children throughout different curriculum areas.
Deal with behavioural and special needs issues in conjunction with the teacher.
Deliver SEN interventions.
Provide feedback to students without reference to the teacher.
Take small group of students for defined activities.
Support and work with the teacher in testing/assessment.
Provide individual student and group counselling as required.
Take responsibility for meetings with external school contacts, e.g. parents, education psychologist, GP.
Work with challenging students away from the classroom as a respite strategy.
To assist in providing an atmosphere in which effective learning can take place
To promote the inclusion of all pupils, ensuring they have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
To plan, prepare and accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities within contracted hours as required.
To assist with the general pastoral care of pupils, including helping pupils who are unwell, distressed or unsettled and those experiencing emotional and behavioural difficulties.
To attend relevant meetings and participate in training opportunities and professional development as required.

As a Teacher Assistant you will need to be resilient. Ideally, you will have a good standard of education, however the role is supportive. You will need to learn aspects of behaviour management and possess the skills and attributes to implement strategies and utilise de-escalation to diffuse behavioural issues. In addition, we are looking for candidates with:

• Level 2 English and Maths.
• Knowledge of the statutory requirements of equal opportunities, discrimination, health and safety, SEN & safeguarding of children.
• 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).
• 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).

For full Job description please click here.

Part time role 30 hours per week

39 Weeks per year

Permanent

Pay- up to £25,500.00 FTE £17,941.68 pro rata

No agencies please.

Catch22 is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post.  Any offer of employment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

See the benefits of working for Catch22 here.

Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.

We aim to review applications as quickly as possible. However, due to the volume of interest we receive, we may not be able to contact all applicants individually. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful this time.

At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.

Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.

Please note, we will conduct an online search as part of our due dilligence checks for successful candidate(s). This will involve a search of all publicly available information online and in social media.