Level Support Assistant

Overview

Newcastle Bridges School, Drayton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3RU
. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, inspirational member of support staff to support young people in their education at our Kenton school site. The successful candidate will contribute to supporting some of the most vulnerable young people within the city and surrounding areas, striving to make a difference to their lives. We would like to hear from candidates who feel that they can demonstrate the characteristics and skills we are looking for and hold the relevant qualifications to meet the demands of this post.

This role is perfect for a positive and professional individual with:

• Support young people in their education at Newcastle Bridges School and, if needed, at Prosper Learning Trust sites.
• Contribute to supporting some of the most vulnerable young people within the city and surrounding areas, aiming to make a difference to their lives.
• Engage with learners to support attendance, wellbeing and progress in line with school policies.

• 5 GCSEs Grade C+/4+ (or equivalent) including Maths and English
• NVQ Level 4 DfE recognised Teaching Assistant SEND Assistant, EYFS or Childcare qualification or higher qualification with relevant experience
• Training in relevant learning strategies and specialist knowledge in a particular curriculum areas

Prosper Learning Trust was established in January 2018 to help vulnerable young people succeed against the odds. Four core values underpin everything we do as a Trust:
Aspiration, Integrity, Resilience and Kindness. The Trust currently has five schools in the region:

• 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)

Prosper Learning Trust was recently named as the lead partner in the opening of a new Free School in Jarrow, South Tyneside. This school will be a Special School academy for pupils with SEMH (4-11 years).

The successful candidate will be deployed initially at Newcastle Bridges School but may be required to work at any Prosper Learning Trust site if the need arises.

Benefits of working for Prosper Learning Trust

• A friendly and supportive team of staff who are willing to share expertise and learn from one another
• Opportunities for career development and Trust-wide continuing professional development (CPD) programmes
• 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 terms and conditions)
• Bike 2 Work scheme

For more information on why you should work for us see our Prosper Learning Trust website and related resources. If this sounds like the job for you, please apply using the provided recruitment link. Please note that all successful candidates will be required to complete an online pre-employment medical questionnaire.