Graduate Teaching assistant - Emotional Behavior Disorder, Blackpool

Graduate TA - Blackpool Full-time Teaching Assistant role Graduate Programme Behaviour Unit For aspiring Teachers Primary/Secondary Inspiring Provision Based in BlackpoolA highly successful, inspiring and commended PRU (Pupil Referral Unit) in Blackpool is looking for a Graduate Teaching Assistant. This is an ongoing contract starting from October 2020 and will be a pathway into School support. Suited to an ambitious Graduate who is looking for an exciting career in school support, a bit out of the ordinary and someone who is up for a challenge. The Provision: This setting is unique. It caters for pupils who have been excluded from mainstream education and those who do not fit in to the standardised education system. All pupils referred to this School have a diagnosis of SEMH (Social Emotional Mental Health) and some have further learning needs such as ADHD and Dyslexia. For these young boys and girls they offer a personalised approach, small group teaching in a calm and safe environment. Each child gets attention, understanding, and behaviour intervention. Staff are incredible. They are supportive, firm and respectful. They teach the children respect and social behaviours, help them to understand their angers and their barriers to learning and encourage them to engage in their learning. There is a big focus on Vocational courses such as Hairdressing and Construction classes as well as core skills in Maths and English. No two days are the same in this one of a kind behaviour unit! The role: As the Graduate TA, you will take on a Mentor role to the young people. You must be an excellent role model who is able to use your life experience to guide students on the right path. You must be creative, able to think outside the box to make learning different. How can you make the learning appealing, interesting for these students who have failed to engage in their mainstream Schools? How can you make it relevant and help them see value in getting their studies under their belt? You will be in small groups so able to give attention to different pupils on a 1-1 level. You will be supporting the Class Teachers in delivering learning and management behavior. You will be provided training in this role. You will be supported in managing challenging behaviors and using de-escalation strategies. You will be given opportunities for your own development and progression and there is the potential to complete Schools direct route to teaching. Humour is a must! Confidence is a must. Are you a leader who has always been successful building rapport with young people? This role is for you. The role: This role is full time, commences ASAP or as soon as a suitable applicant is selected and is initially until December. This role has an opportunity to become permanent. The working hours for this role are Monday to Friday between 8:30am - 3:30pm Total working hours in the school will be 37.5 Successful candidates will be required to hold, or apply for, an enhanced DBS and be subject to safeguarding and vetting checks.How can you be considered? Email an up to date CV by clicking apply now. The CV needs to show all of your experience working children and young people. We would also recommend a covering letter which highlights your experience and what you can bring to the role.Why choose Veritas Education? At Veritas we understand and appreciate the contribution supply staff make to education, and we strive to ensure you feel valued as a member of our team. Excellent rates of pay. Holiday pay scheme. Ongoing support and guidance throughout your education career. A flexible approach to work. Permanent and temporary opportunities. A trained team of education consultants. Veritas Education are proud holders of the REC audited accreditation which means our recruitment practices are of the highest standard APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained You must have legal right to work in the UK You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these. Disclaimer 'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community