Care Team Assistant

Care Team Assistant (Thomas Ashton School)

We are looking to recruit a Care Team Assistant for Thomas Ashton School (both sites) to support students with complex needs, including significant SEMH challenges and trauma. The role is permanent or fixed‑term, with the first possible start 1st September 2026.

Salary: NJC scale points 5-11: £25,583 – £28,142 per annum (full time equivalent). Actual pro‑rate salary range: £19,397 – £21,337 per annum plus a SEN allowance of £1,539 per year.

You will model a relational, trauma‑informed approach that prioritises learning, inclusion and emotional wellbeing. You are expected to demonstrate unconditional positive regard in daily interactions.

• Assist pastoral staff in their work with students, offering practical support as directed.
• Provide support to behaviour, attendance and safeguarding systems on site, following guidance from senior staff.
• Support communication with students, parents, staff and external agencies when required.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with SEMH students and their families under the guidance of teaching and pastoral leads.
• Contribute to developing understanding of behaviour approaches, including zones of regulation, restorative practice and trauma awareness, through ongoing training and team support.
• Demonstrate and promote unconditional positive regard in daily interactions with students.

• Commitment to supporting young people to re‑engage with learning and develop their skills and confidence.
• Experience supporting intervention activities for learners, including those who may be reluctant to engage, under the direction of teaching staff.
• Ability to provide additional support to help pupils engage in the classroom and wider school activities.
• Experience working with school‑aged children, including those who may display challenging behaviour or SEMH needs, ideally within an educational or similar setting.
• A nurturing, calm and empathetic approach to supporting behaviour.
• Resilience to support students with a range of needs, maintaining a patient and non‑judgemental approach.
• Understanding of positive classroom practice and behaviour for learning, and ability to reinforce this under staff guidance.
• Ability to support teaching and learning for individuals or small groups within an SEMH setting.
• Basic understanding of behaviour support plans and strategies, with ability to follow and implement guidance provided.
• Ability to model appropriate social behaviour and support pupils’ general welfare in and out of the classroom.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, using initiative within agreed boundaries.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development.

New Bridge MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must have a commitment to safeguarding young people and will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Pre‑employment checks include an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.