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We’re looking for a caring, dedicated Higher level Teaching Assistant to join our team at Cygnet Forestwood School.
Joining us on a part time basis, you will work 37.5hrs per week across 5 days term time only.
Inspiring, supporting & ensuring the students in our care get the best education – it’s a challenging, satisfying role.
At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.
You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.
Whether you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking for a new challenge – if you’re passionate about helping young people achieve their potential, we want to hear from you.
Cygnet Forestwood School
Forestwood School is the specialist provider of education for all young people admitted to Cygnet Bury Forestwood. Learning happens in a dedicated school unit which includes an ICT suite, library and quiet room. Teaching is provided by a team of subject specialists and experienced classroom support assistants.
Day To Day
- To support pupils to continue with their education during their admission at hospital for psychiatric treatment.
- To assist in the day to day running of the school.
- To supervise the activities of individuals and groups of pupils to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical and emotional development
- Use specialist knowledge and skills to undertake those activities necessary to meet the physical and emotional needs of individuals and groups of pupils, specifically pupils with a range of educational, physical, social and emotional special needs
- Use specialist knowledge and skills to foster the cognitive and social development of the pupils and undertake the tasks and activities required to develop them
- Monitor individual pupil’s needs, progress, achievements and engagement and report them to the designated teacher as appropriate
- Actively engage in the planning and delivery of educational activities and programmes of work and assist in the personal and individual development of individuals or groups of pupils
- To support students in the classroom and assist in the implementation of their Educational Support Plans. These plans may call for the provision of one to one activities on the Wards
- To support staff through information, advice and specialist support.
- To work closely with the multi-disciplinary team within the hospital to ensure that the well-being and safety of children and young people are paramount.
- To safeguard children and young people at all times.
You are…
- Experienced in working with children & young people
- An excellent people person with both adults & children
- Dedicated to the success of the students, the team & the school
- A good written & verbal communicator
- Flexible, energetic, adaptable & able to use initiative
- Enthusiastic about working with a range of pupils with differing needs & abilities
- Professional, conscientious & an effective team player
- The holder of at least five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) including English & Maths.
Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…
- Strong career progression opportunities
- Reflective practice & CPD opportunities
- Expert supervision & peer support
- Employee referral scheme
- Pension scheme
- “Cycle to work” scheme and employee discount savings.
Safeguarding is of the utmost importance at Cygnet and we follow safer recruitment practice, including taking up references after shortlisting and before interviewing. Cygnet has a proven commitment to equality of opportunity and actively promotes the welfare and safeguarding of young people.
Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Ready to make a positive change?
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