SEMH/ASD Teaching Assistant Level 2
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 17 Medi 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 17 Hydref 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Little Hulton, M38 9GH |
| Cwmni: | inploi |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 75743104 |
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Why Work for Us
At Life Lodge Alternative Education, we believe every young person deserves to be seen, heard, and supported as an individual. We are a small, nurturing Alternative Provision (AP) where relationships come first, and where education is tailored to each learner’s needs, strengths, and aspirations.
Joining our very small team means you won’t just be “another member of staff”you’ll be an integral part of our community. Because of our size, you’ll truly get to know every young person, build meaningful relationships, and have the flexibility to teach and support them in a way that works best for them.
Your role with us will be fluid and adaptable, allowing you to bring your skills, creativity, and passion to the table while helping shape each student’s learning journey. If you’re looking for a place where no two days are the same, where every contribution matters, and where the impact you make is visible every day, Life Lodge could be the perfect fit.
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Current Opportunity
Due to increased numbers this September, we are looking for a new staff member to join our team!
We are recruiting a Teaching Assistant to work across both our Little Hulton and Kearsley sites.
Details:
Hours: 8.30am 4.15pm (MonThurs), 8.30am 2.00pm (Fri)
Term-time only
Fixed-term contract until July 2026
Please Complete Application form and return to admin@lifelodge.co.uk
Who we are:
Life Lodge aims to be a place where everyone is accepted for who they are, and the journey they have experienced. We will nurture the pathway for their future choices and build a toolkit for success. The aim is to make all learners journey’s successful by offering a unique and flexible way to learn. Life Lodge endeavours to allow each young person who comes through our door the education they deserve and can achieve.
The fundamentals behind all that we do at Life Lodge is person centred and based on trauma informed practises, using a PACE (Play, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy) approach. This allows us to THRIVE in delivering personalised interventions to address SEMH (Social Emotional and Mental Health) needs through the use of Play Therapy, Lego Therapy, games, and social skills interventions, amongst others. In turn, this promotes the development of fine and gross motor skills, speech and language and sensory development.
Each young person will receive a bespoke timetable focussing not only on educational outcomes, but also embedded with life skills, enrichment activities and vocational pathways based on their individual needs. Group numbers will be small, in order to offer a more personalised and fully supportive environment, whilst still providing outstanding differentiation.
Life Lodge offers a broad and balanced curriculum which incorporates the seven areas of learning.
Purpose:
To work within the Life lodge Alternative Education team
To support individual students to achieve their learning aims.
To inculcate a positive work ethic and be a team player
To encourage all students to be respectful, good communicators and be prepared to try, not being scared to F.A.I.L (first attempt in learning)
Reporting to: Directors
Liaising with: Teaching staff, pastoral team, parents, support staff, students and external support services and local authority’s representatives
Working time: Full Time
Salary: £15,000 - £18,500 ACTUAL per annum.
Responsibilities:
Developing personal and practical skills to enhance independent living.
Reporting and recording key aspects of care and developing your professional skills as part of on-going development
Supporting, mentoring, and educating our children in day-to-day activities to develop their emotional and social needs.
Positive engagement to encourage our children and young adults in their development.
Managing complex behaviour that can be challenging.
Recording and sharing strategies used to overcome complex and challenging behaviour.
Contributing to a safe and homely environment for our young people
To assist in the provision of accurate and up-to-date information regarding students, including their wellbeing, behaviour, and social/emotional mental health
Update and log accurate records of incidents, ensuring all information is shared with the relevant parties.
Where necessary, provide regular reports to key staff on students causing concern and intervention strategies.
Maintain effective records of support work undertaken as directed, ensuring the confidentiality of these records in accordance with Data Protection legislation.
To report on the attendance
To follow policies and procedures, adhering to all reporting, recording, and safeguarding requirements
Be a mental health first aider.
To take part in the Life lodge Staff Development programme by participating in arrangements for further training and professional development
To continue professional development in the relevant areas including the use of new technology
To participate in the Staff Professional Review process
To work as a member of a designated team and to contribute positively to effective working relations within the Life Lodge
Key worker for a cohort of workers, who require a therapeutic
Requirements:
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to provide consistent and structured approach to the care and support you provide.
Hold or be willing to work towards the Level 2/3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or equivalent qualification.
Previous experience working with children and young adults with challenging behaviour.
Hold a Full UK Driving Licence and be prepared to drive as part of the role
To hold a qualification related to a therapeutic environment
Confidentiality
The post holder will maintain appropriate confidentiality of information relating to the provisions, individuals, and pupil information. The post holder will be expected to comply with all aspects of the GDPR and Data Protection.
Safeguarding
Everyone who works at Life Lodge has the responsibility for promoting the safeguarding and welfare of young people in line with provision policies and by following the provision’s code of conduct at all times.
Commitment to Safeguarding Young people:
- To follow the provision’s safeguarding policy and procedures.
- To be aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and the wider safeguarding agenda by attending relevant training.
- Follow the provisions’ reporting and recording procedures for safeguarding.
- To ensure the safety of all pupils in the provision learning environment both indoor and outdoor.
- To carry out appropriate risk assessments prior to activities.
DBS
This job description does not form part of the contract of employment. It describes the way in which the staff member is expected and required to perform and complete the particular duties as set out above.
This Post requires a full Driving License and access to a car with business insurance.
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