Peripatetic Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant for IPT

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Esteem North Academy is seeking a flexible, organised and highly skilled Specialist Teaching and Learning Assistant to contribute to the day 6 Inclusion Pathways Team (IPT). This role involves welcoming of new pupils to the academy and completion of our onboarding assessment system before pupils are allocated with a site timetable. This work takes place in pupil's homes and so empathy and excellent communication skills are essential. Candidates will be required to travel and lone work for this role which involves significant travel and may cover areas from Alfreton to the High Peak. The role will also involve delivery of academic work on a 1:1 basis in the pupil's home or off- site locations. You may be expected to deliver English, Maths and Personal Social Development sessions to a caseload of pupils. Caseloads will be constantly changing as new pupils come to roll and await a site space. Candidates will set their own diary and must be extremely organised and flexible. You may also be required to transport pupils to visit other off- site alternative provisions or transport to site for induction visits. Where feasible, support for reintegration to a new mainstream school would also be arranged. This role may also involve a caseload allocation to support the Bespoke pathways Team of home tutoring, if caseload numbers allow this and are a necessity. Safe and well visits to pupil's will also be vital to support the pastoral team where pupils have not attended.

Applicants should have good knowledge and experience of working with disaffected pupils in a school or other alternative setting. An affinity for pupils with behaviour, emotional and social difficulties is an essential quality for this challenging but rewarding opportunity. Applicants should be resilient, be able to build positive relationships with families and adapt to pupils varying needs. A growth mindset and positive ethos are essential characteristics that we are looking for.

The role will have an allocated base where mileage will be calculated from. Mileage is claimed for this role monthly in arrears. There may be travel to our other academy sites for meetings, Inset and CPD. You are required to have daily access to transport with business use included on your car insurance before you begin the role. You may be required to transport pupils in your own car. Home to base mileage cannot be claimed for.

Esteem North Academy are seeking a positive, flexible, caring individual who is willing to contribute fully to the life of the school and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Please see the attached Application pack including a Welcome from The Head Teacher and more information about Esteem North Academy and Esteem MAT.

Please review the attached Job Description to learn more about the role and what we are looking for in the successful candidate.

Benefits Include:

• Teacher's Pension Scheme / LGPS Pension Scheme (16.6% employer contributions)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Access to Westfield Health membership scheme including cashback schemes for health and retail benefits, discounted gym memberships, and free confidential advice.
• Access to National College CPD platform.

For further information, please contact Janine Dix (Headteacher) on [email protected]

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates upon application and may close the application process prior to this date

Please use the link below to apply:

https://mynewterm.com/school/Esteem-North-Academy/146057

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.