Mentor/Keyworker Complex Students

Castlefield Campus, part of Ambition Community Trust, is seeking a compassionate, resilient, and proactive Mentor/Keyworker Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This role involves supporting students with complex needs, including social, emotional, behavioural, and learning difficulties, in a nurturing and inclusive environment that reflects our commitment to high expectations and personalised support.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a keyworker for a small caseload of students with complex needs.
• Provide 1:1 and small group support in and out of the classroom.
• Implement and monitor individual support plans, behaviour strategies, and EHCP targets.
• Support students in managing their emotions and behaviour positively.
• Liaise with families, external agencies, and school staff to ensure consistent support.
• Maintain accurate records of interventions, progress, and incidents.
• Promote student independence, confidence, and engagement in learning.

Essential Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain calm and solution-focused under pressure.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Desirable

• NVQ Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working with children or young people with SEND, particularly SEMH or autism.
• Team Teach or similar de-escalation training.
• Experience in a specialist or alternative provision setting.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice or restorative approaches.

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive school community.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Access to staff wellbeing programmes and benefits.
• Opportunities to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable young people.

Castlefield Campus

Castlefield Campus 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 Castlefield Campus.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Castlefield Campus 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.

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