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Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 35.00 Weeks per Year: 44.850 Pay Grade: Grade 6 (pro rata)The Role
Southern Cross School is looking to appoint a dynamic and enthusiastic Senior Lead Teaching Assistant, Support for Learning, and be part of the Leadership Team. You will fully participate in the life of the school, assisting where needed, supporting our most vulnerable pupils. We want candidates who are able to see the possibilities of all our exceptional learners and allow them to thrive.
We are looking for someone to develop our program for pupils with Emotional school-based dysregulation. Working with pupils to engage them with learning.
· Promoting the school Values of Aspiration, Resilience and Kindness
· Promote the Ambition Community Trust Guiding Principles of Relational Inclusion.
· Being able to support and manage dysregulated behaviour effectively following our Behaviour Regulation Policy and Therapeutic Framework
· Being the lead in implementing Federation initiatives of Conflict Resolution and Restorative Practice analysing data for SLT.
· Take responsibility for managing the function of the CALM rooms
· Oversee the screening process of Mental Health Screeners and analyse data to plan interventions.
· Helping children develop a sense of worth, identity and achievement
· Ensuring that staff are set up on IRIS and use it appropriately and with accuracy
· Using IRIS data management to inform good practice and ensure SLT debriefs are completed in a timely manner.
· Supporting children to develop their emotional regulation skills, which in turn will impact upon their ability to regulate their behaviour
· Supporting all children to learn effective, safe, ways of communicating their needs
· Helping all children to become self-disciplined, able to accept responsibility for their own actions and make positive choices
· Developing in all children the ability to listen to others; cooperate and to appreciate other ways of thinking and behaving
· Working with parents to support pupil’s learning
· Line Manage a team of Teaching Assistants.
Start Date: Subject to the completion of pre-employment checks
Southern Cross School
Southern Cross School is a Special School for young people with social, emotional and mental health needs. We have recently expanded our provision and now have a brand-new building which has been designed to deliver our therapeutic vision.
Our vision is to create a therapeutic, harmonious environment which promotes feelings of safety and security, to allow our pupils to explore, enjoy learning, and reach their full potential. Building a sense of community around the child. We aim to become a leading therapeutic provision which is high quality and expert in recognising and meeting the needs of all of the pupils, with outstanding teaching and engaging learning. We achieve positive outcomes for all our pupils, including emotional wellbeing and self-belief, creating successful, happy, healthy individuals. Developing skills that enable their ability to sustain employment and build security in their lives.
To find out more about our school, visit our website https://southerncross-ebsd.co.uk/
We look forward to receiving your application and potentially discussing the role with you in the near future. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Southern Cross School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. We are exempt from from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and there by have a right to know about the criminal history of job applicants and can take this into account when making recruitment decisions.
We are also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Benefits
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Excellent CPD and Training | |
Free Onsite Parking |
Qualifications
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5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent |
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Degree or equivalent qualification |
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Safeguarding Information
We are dedicated to fostering the well-being of young people and vulnerable adults, ensuring that all individuals are treated with dignity and respect. Our commitment extends to creating a safe, inclusive environment where everyone’s contributions are valued. All appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. As we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, we have the right to consider criminal history in our recruitment process to ensure the safety and welfare of those we serve.
We also strive to promote equality and challenge discrimination, focusing on building stronger connections within our community. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, embracing the diversity that strengthens our collective well-being.
Southern Cross School
Roundwood Rd
Northenden
Wythenshawe
Manchester
M22 4AB
Elizabeth Lupton
hr@myendeavour.uk https://southerncross-ebsd.co.uk/