Level 2 DfE recognised Teaching Assistant, Special Needs Assistant, EYFS or Childcare qualification OR Level 3 (or higher) qualification in any field with relevant experience e.g. working in a classroom An ability to support the teaching of pupils with learning difficulties An understanding of the educational environment and teaching of pupils with learning difficulties As a valued member of our team, you will:

Assist in providing classroom support duties
Take part in curriculum related tasks under the direction of the teacher
Respond to pupils' social, emotional and physical needs

Newcastle Bridges School - Alternative Provision academy offering education to pupils unable to access mainstream school due to medical needs including hospitalised children and young people (3-19 years)
Mary Astell Academy - Alternative Provision academy offering education to permanently excluded pupils and pupils who are struggling in mainstream school (11-16 years)
Thomas Bewick Special School - Special School academy for pupils with a diagnosis of autism (3-19 years)
Harry Watts Academy - Special School academy for pupils with a diagnosis of autism (5-16 years)
Gilbert Ward Academy - Special School academy for pupils with SEMH or a diagnosis of autism (11-16 years)
The Trust is proud to say that we match the Real Living Wage and we also offer successful candidates:
A friendly and supportive team of staff who are willing to share expertise and learn from one another
Opportunities for career development and support with development through Trust wide Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes
Free access to a comprehensive suite of unlimited CPD opportunities through The National College
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and support from the Trust's Wellbeing Network Group
Access to either Teacher's Pension or Local Government Pension Scheme, each with favourable employer contribution rates.
Employee centred policies that support you in and beyond the workplace
Funded eye tests for DSE users (subject to T/Cs)
Bike 2 Work scheme

1 Gilbert Ward Academy jobs in England & Wales