Temp Teaching Assistant (EBSA/EBSD Focus) - Driver
Meade Hill School, Manchester, Lancashire, M9 6GNThis job expired on 7 July 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
7 July 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
26 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- 23,836.56 - 26,723.34
Temp Teaching Assistant (EBSA/EBSD Focus) - Driver job summary
Ambition Community Trust is seeking a skilled and compassionate Teaching Assistant with experience in supporting pupils with Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) and/or Emotional, Behavioural and Social Difficulties (EBSD), who excels as part of a team and has an understanding of a range of teaching, learning and behaviour regulation strategies. The successful candidate will join a enthusiastic and welcoming team at Castlefield Campus and will join us in motivating students to strive for success while maintaining a healthy learning environment for all children within the school.
This role is initially for the Autumn Term, with possibilities for extension based on need and performance.
This role will involve:
• Working with a wide range of class teachers to deliver excellent teaching and learning.
• Coaching children on a 1:1 or group basis.
• Accompanying groups on trips.
• Supporting assessment and evidencing learning.
• Working with the teacher to create stimulating classroom displays and learning resources.
• Maintaining a safe and positive environment for all learners.
• Creating opportunities for all learners to reach their potential, irrespective of ability.
The right candidate will:
• Be educated to National Qualifications Framework Level 3 standard, e.g. NVQ 3, A/AS levels or equivalent.
• Have a proven ability to work on their own initiative.
• Have a high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.
• Excel in using relevant technology/equipment.
• Bring a can-do attitude to the role.
• Be committed to the happiness well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school.
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 to develop a provision to make them thrive.
Essential: Full Driving License
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.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
About Meade Hill School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- School size
- 195 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Meade Hill School website
Meade Hill teaches Years 7 through Year 11 pupils (Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4) for children with SEMH (Social Emotional & Mental Health) needs. It is an exciting and inspirational place to learn, where everyone is valued and each pupil is encouraged to succeed to the best of their ability.
Castlefield Campus teaches Year 7 through to Year 11 pupils (Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4) for children with SEMH (Social Emotional & Mental Health) needs. It is an exciting and inspirational place to learn, where everyone is valued and each pupil is encouraged to succeed to the best of their ability.
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