North West Boroughs Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Warrington, Cheshire
Consultant Psychiatrist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Main area Consultant Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (PA's- 10, SPA- 2.5, DCC- 7.5) Job ref 350-MED Site The Alders / Knowsley Resource & Recovery Centre, Whiston Hospital Site Town Warrington / Prescot Salary £105,504 - £139,882 per annum, plus 10% R&R (non contractual) and on call supplement Salary period Yearly Closing 01/08/:59 Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust celebrates diversity and promotes equal opportunities; we are committed to challenging and eliminating racism and other forms of discrimination and advancing and promoting equality of opportunity in the provision of services and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. We take positive action to support disadvantaged groups and also particularly encourage applications from ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQIA+ people that are under-represented in our workforce. Furthermore we welcome applications from reservists and ex-armed forces personnel as we recognise the benefits of the values, skills, training and experience that they bring to their work with us. We encourage all applicants to share their equality information with us. Job overview Are you passionate about delivering high-quality mental health care to children and young people? We are looking for a dedicated and experiencedConsultant Psychiatristto join our dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team. In this pivotal role, you will: Provide clinical leadership and oversight to a skilled multidisciplinary team. Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop tailored management plans for children and young people with complex mental health needs. Work collaboratively within a multi-agency environment to ensure holistic and coordinated care. Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives. You will be part of a highly motivated team committed to delivering outstanding care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and their families. If you are a compassionate, forward-thinking clinician who thrives in a collaborative setting, we would love to hear from you. Main duties of the job The post holder will work with a full multidisciplinary team, currently consisting of Team Manager, Clinical Lead, Advanced Nurse Practitioners (Band 7), CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist, Senior CAMHS Practitioners (Band 6), CAMHS Practitioners, Assistant Clinical Psychologist, and STR workers. The service looks after children and adolescents up to the age of 18 years old in crisis with mental and behavioural disorders (depression, anxiety, OCD, psychotic illness, etc) and risk issues and other co-morbidities such as eating disorders, OCD, ADHD, ASD seen in similar patient population. The post holder will get involved in delivering high quality care through two main arms namely the brief intervention pathway and home treatment pathway. The brief intervention pathway aims to intervene during mental health crisis for a up to two weeks following which onward referrals to local Tier 3 services, getting Tiers 1 & 2 services involved or stepping down to primary care could be considered depending on the mental health needs of the CYP. The home treatment pathway engages CYP up to 12 weeks duration during which intensive community based treatment including admission avoidance (to Tier 4 services) will be the mainstay of intervention. The post holder will get ample opportunities to promote and enhance links with the local services (from Tiers 1 to 4). Working for our organisation Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder will be expected to agree a job plan with the Clinical Director, CAMHS on taking up the post. There will be opportunity candidate to be involved in some academic and research interests. The 10 programmed activity job plan will include: •Out-patient reviews, leadership, supervision to team staff and contributing to MDT meetings •Support to trainees •Undertaking mental health act assessments •Administration, audit, research and QI projects as appropriate •Attendance at Continuing Professional Development meeting and mandatory training events. The post holder will be expected to support and work with team colleagues and as well as supporting and teaching medical student and occasional teaching to other professionals on the team. There is an expectation to attend and contribute to the post-graduate teaching for trainees on Tuesday morning 2. Clinical governance and quality assurance The post holder is expected to participate in Trust clinical governance and is responsible for ensuring that standards are adhered to in their team, through regular clinical audit. Service evaluation and patient feedback should be a regular part of the team's duties in order to plan for future service development. 3. Quality improvement The postholder will work with team in a way that supports the development of a culture of continuous improvement and learning. They will utilise a quality improvement approach to think systemically about complex problems, develop potential change ideas and test these in practice using a systematic QI methodology. The postholder will empower their teams to resolve local issues on a daily basis using the tools and method of quality improvement without staff having to seek permission. They will also promote awareness and understanding of quality improvement, and shares learning and successes from quality improvement work. To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior doctors as agreed with consultant colleagues and the clinical director and in accordance with the Trust's personnel policies and procedures. This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers framework. •To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients, including recording clinical activity accurately and comprehensively •To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service. •To participate in annual appraisal for consultant psychiatrist. •To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct. •To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation. •To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services, and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management. •To comply with the Trust's agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services. Person specification Qualifications MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Qualification or higher degree in medical education. Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment. Included on the GMC Specialist Register, OR within six months. Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice Transport Ability to fulfil travel requirements of the post Valid UK driving license Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience Excellent knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Excellent oral and written communication skills in English . click apply for full job details
Consultant Psychiatrist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Main area Consultant Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 10 sessions per week (PA's- 10, SPA- 2.5, DCC- 7.5) Job ref 350-MED Site The Alders / Knowsley Resource & Recovery Centre, Whiston Hospital Site Town Warrington / Prescot Salary £105,504 - £139,882 per annum, plus 10% R&R (non contractual) and on call supplement Salary period Yearly Closing 01/08/:59 Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust celebrates diversity and promotes equal opportunities; we are committed to challenging and eliminating racism and other forms of discrimination and advancing and promoting equality of opportunity in the provision of services and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We believe that everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. We take positive action to support disadvantaged groups and also particularly encourage applications from ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQIA+ people that are under-represented in our workforce. Furthermore we welcome applications from reservists and ex-armed forces personnel as we recognise the benefits of the values, skills, training and experience that they bring to their work with us. We encourage all applicants to share their equality information with us. Job overview Are you passionate about delivering high-quality mental health care to children and young people? We are looking for a dedicated and experiencedConsultant Psychiatristto join our dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team. In this pivotal role, you will: Provide clinical leadership and oversight to a skilled multidisciplinary team. Conduct comprehensive assessments and develop tailored management plans for children and young people with complex mental health needs. Work collaboratively within a multi-agency environment to ensure holistic and coordinated care. Contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives. You will be part of a highly motivated team committed to delivering outstanding care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and their families. If you are a compassionate, forward-thinking clinician who thrives in a collaborative setting, we would love to hear from you. Main duties of the job The post holder will work with a full multidisciplinary team, currently consisting of Team Manager, Clinical Lead, Advanced Nurse Practitioners (Band 7), CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrist, Senior CAMHS Practitioners (Band 6), CAMHS Practitioners, Assistant Clinical Psychologist, and STR workers. The service looks after children and adolescents up to the age of 18 years old in crisis with mental and behavioural disorders (depression, anxiety, OCD, psychotic illness, etc) and risk issues and other co-morbidities such as eating disorders, OCD, ADHD, ASD seen in similar patient population. The post holder will get involved in delivering high quality care through two main arms namely the brief intervention pathway and home treatment pathway. The brief intervention pathway aims to intervene during mental health crisis for a up to two weeks following which onward referrals to local Tier 3 services, getting Tiers 1 & 2 services involved or stepping down to primary care could be considered depending on the mental health needs of the CYP. The home treatment pathway engages CYP up to 12 weeks duration during which intensive community based treatment including admission avoidance (to Tier 4 services) will be the mainstay of intervention. The post holder will get ample opportunities to promote and enhance links with the local services (from Tiers 1 to 4). Working for our organisation Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical health and mental health services in the North West, serving more than 1.4 million people across our region and are also commissioned for services that cover the North West, North Wales and the Midlands. We offer specialist inpatient and community services that support physical and mental health and specialist inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK that offer high secure mental health facilities. At the heart of all we do is our commitment to 'perfect care' - care that is safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable and efficient. We support our staff to do the best job they can and work alongside service users, their families, and carers to design and develop future services together. We're currently delivering a programme of organisational and service transformation to significantly improve the quality of the services we provide and safely reduce cost as we do so. Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles. Detailed job description and main responsibilities The post holder will be expected to agree a job plan with the Clinical Director, CAMHS on taking up the post. There will be opportunity candidate to be involved in some academic and research interests. The 10 programmed activity job plan will include: •Out-patient reviews, leadership, supervision to team staff and contributing to MDT meetings •Support to trainees •Undertaking mental health act assessments •Administration, audit, research and QI projects as appropriate •Attendance at Continuing Professional Development meeting and mandatory training events. The post holder will be expected to support and work with team colleagues and as well as supporting and teaching medical student and occasional teaching to other professionals on the team. There is an expectation to attend and contribute to the post-graduate teaching for trainees on Tuesday morning 2. Clinical governance and quality assurance The post holder is expected to participate in Trust clinical governance and is responsible for ensuring that standards are adhered to in their team, through regular clinical audit. Service evaluation and patient feedback should be a regular part of the team's duties in order to plan for future service development. 3. Quality improvement The postholder will work with team in a way that supports the development of a culture of continuous improvement and learning. They will utilise a quality improvement approach to think systemically about complex problems, develop potential change ideas and test these in practice using a systematic QI methodology. The postholder will empower their teams to resolve local issues on a daily basis using the tools and method of quality improvement without staff having to seek permission. They will also promote awareness and understanding of quality improvement, and shares learning and successes from quality improvement work. To manage, appraise and give professional supervision to junior doctors as agreed with consultant colleagues and the clinical director and in accordance with the Trust's personnel policies and procedures. This may include assessing competences under the Modernising Medical Careers framework. •To undertake the administrative duties associated with the care of patients, including recording clinical activity accurately and comprehensively •To participate in service and business planning activity for the locality and, as appropriate, for the whole mental health service. •To participate in annual appraisal for consultant psychiatrist. •To maintain professional registration with the General Medical Council, Mental Health Act Section 12(2) approval, and to abide by professional codes of conduct. •To participate annually in a job plan review with the clinical manager, which will include consultation with a relevant manager in order to ensure that the post is developed to take into account changes in service configuration and delivery associated with modernisation. •To work with local managers and professional colleagues in ensuring the efficient running of services, and share with consultant colleagues in the medical contribution to management. •To comply with the Trust's agreed policies, procedures, standing orders and financial instructions, and to take an active role in the financial management of the service and support the medical director and other managers in preparing plans for services. Person specification Qualifications MB BS or equivalent medical qualification. Qualification or higher degree in medical education. Fully registered with the GMC with a licence to practise at the time of appointment. Included on the GMC Specialist Register, OR within six months. Approved Clinician status OR able to achieve within 3 months of appointment In good standing with GMC with respect to warning and conditions on practice Transport Ability to fulfil travel requirements of the post Valid UK driving license Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Experience Excellent knowledge in specialty Excellent clinical skills using bio-psycho-social perspective and wide medical knowledge Excellent oral and written communication skills in English . click apply for full job details
Milk Education
Stockport, Cheshire
Milk Education are working with an exceptional primary school in Stockport to hire SEND Support Workers working on a one to one basis with a Key Stage Two pupil. We offer part time and full time roles as long as long term and short term work. We are looking for creative individuals to contribute to the progression, support, and encouragement of pupils at all levels. Responsibilities Providing one to one support for a Key Stage Two child with learning and behavioural difficulties. Working under the guidance and instructions of designated staff to undertake work, care, and support programs to facilitate active learning for pupils whilst providing assistance to the class teacher. Providing support to pupils inside and outside the classroom whilst following teachers learning plan. Requirements Qualification, childcare certification, or degree e.g. Level One, Two, or Three, CACHE, NNEB, or equivalent. DBS Check. Proven experience working with children, young adults or vulnerable adults within the previous two years. Knowledge of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (Autism, ADHD, Social Emotional Mental Health). Obtaining a positive, resilient, and driven attitude. Excellent communication skills. Ability to monitor pupils responses and progress to learning activities and interventions whilst acknowledging methods to facilitate pupils progress and achieve intended learning outcome. Strong passion for children s progression and learning. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Ability to uphold policies and procedures relating to child protection, data protection, and health and safety to ensure the protection of children. Continuous incentive to withhold the school s core values and ethos. The Milk Difference We are an environmentally-friendly education supply agency providing quality talent to local schools across the North West. Milk Education brings a fresh approach with traditional values to the Education Recruitment Sector. Excellent rates of pay. Direct links to local schools. Free Lesson Plans. Training support sessions. Video technology that will increase your chances of long term placements. Dedicated Consultants who will cater for your employment needs with 24/7 availability. Commitment to quality and safeguarding. 24/7 support for interview and lesson observation preparation. Applicants will be subject to variety of checks including: an enhanced DBS check, full references, including from your most recent employer and eligibility to work in the UK. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment
Milk Education are working with an exceptional primary school in Stockport to hire SEND Support Workers working on a one to one basis with a Key Stage Two pupil. We offer part time and full time roles as long as long term and short term work. We are looking for creative individuals to contribute to the progression, support, and encouragement of pupils at all levels. Responsibilities Providing one to one support for a Key Stage Two child with learning and behavioural difficulties. Working under the guidance and instructions of designated staff to undertake work, care, and support programs to facilitate active learning for pupils whilst providing assistance to the class teacher. Providing support to pupils inside and outside the classroom whilst following teachers learning plan. Requirements Qualification, childcare certification, or degree e.g. Level One, Two, or Three, CACHE, NNEB, or equivalent. DBS Check. Proven experience working with children, young adults or vulnerable adults within the previous two years. Knowledge of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (Autism, ADHD, Social Emotional Mental Health). Obtaining a positive, resilient, and driven attitude. Excellent communication skills. Ability to monitor pupils responses and progress to learning activities and interventions whilst acknowledging methods to facilitate pupils progress and achieve intended learning outcome. Strong passion for children s progression and learning. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Ability to uphold policies and procedures relating to child protection, data protection, and health and safety to ensure the protection of children. Continuous incentive to withhold the school s core values and ethos. The Milk Difference We are an environmentally-friendly education supply agency providing quality talent to local schools across the North West. Milk Education brings a fresh approach with traditional values to the Education Recruitment Sector. Excellent rates of pay. Direct links to local schools. Free Lesson Plans. Training support sessions. Video technology that will increase your chances of long term placements. Dedicated Consultants who will cater for your employment needs with 24/7 availability. Commitment to quality and safeguarding. 24/7 support for interview and lesson observation preparation. Applicants will be subject to variety of checks including: an enhanced DBS check, full references, including from your most recent employer and eligibility to work in the UK. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment
Confidential
Crewe, Cheshire
Total People are looking to appoint a positive, reliable apprentice to join our teaching team. As a Learning Support Assistant you will be required to provide support for learners aged 16 to 24 with Special Educational Needs Disabilities (SEND) under the direction of the class teacher including supporting learners in lessons, one to one help with specific learning activities and preparing teaching resources and displays. The successful candidate will have a positive attitude to help motivate and engage learners within their learning and excellent numeracy and literacy skills. You will complete a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard. This post is offered a fixed term (18 months) basis, working 37 hours per week at our training centres in Crewe and Macclesfield. Key Accountabilities include: Work under the direction of the class tutor or SENCO to provide learning support during classroom activities, in small groups or on a one to one basis by: Clarifying and explaining instructions Ensuring the learner has and is able to use equipment and materials provided Motivating and encouraging learners, by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to individual needs Support learners with social and communication language, reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting/presentation etc Support assistive technology to help the learners in their learning and independence Using praise, commentary and assistance to encourage the learner to concentrate and stay on task Support learners to achieve their aims and aspirations in the wider learning experiences, encouraging learners to make informed choices in their lives and assist them in working through the consequences and taking responsibility for their behaviour Establishing supportive relationships with the learner and their well-being and their emotional and social, personal development needs Qualifications, Experience & Skills Essential A strong desire to work with young people who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Excellent understanding of issues and barriers to learning for learners with a SEND and strategies to overcome these Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with a diverse range of people and be able to communicate effectively and appropriately to learners with different abilities. Ability to motivate individuals to engage in all aspects of learning Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent or willingness to work towards. Benefits: Generous annual leave entitlement Development opportunities through our own in-house programmes and recognised qualifications Please visit our careers page at our company website for more information Total People is one of the largest providers of apprenticeships and work based learning in the northwest. For more information on what we do please visit us at our company website. If you feel you could make a difference in this rewarding sector, please click on the 'Apply online' button below. Total People is an equal opportunities employer. Applicants must demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the key responsibilities, key result areas and Qualifications/Skills and Experience detailed within the job description. The closing date for this job advert 20/12/2021 however sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response so we recommend you apply at your earliest opportunity. Total People is committed to the safeguarding, protection and wellbeing of young people and adults. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Total People are looking to appoint a positive, reliable apprentice to join our teaching team. As a Learning Support Assistant you will be required to provide support for learners aged 16 to 24 with Special Educational Needs Disabilities (SEND) under the direction of the class teacher including supporting learners in lessons, one to one help with specific learning activities and preparing teaching resources and displays. The successful candidate will have a positive attitude to help motivate and engage learners within their learning and excellent numeracy and literacy skills. You will complete a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard. This post is offered a fixed term (18 months) basis, working 37 hours per week at our training centres in Crewe and Macclesfield. Key Accountabilities include: Work under the direction of the class tutor or SENCO to provide learning support during classroom activities, in small groups or on a one to one basis by: Clarifying and explaining instructions Ensuring the learner has and is able to use equipment and materials provided Motivating and encouraging learners, by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to individual needs Support learners with social and communication language, reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting/presentation etc Support assistive technology to help the learners in their learning and independence Using praise, commentary and assistance to encourage the learner to concentrate and stay on task Support learners to achieve their aims and aspirations in the wider learning experiences, encouraging learners to make informed choices in their lives and assist them in working through the consequences and taking responsibility for their behaviour Establishing supportive relationships with the learner and their well-being and their emotional and social, personal development needs Qualifications, Experience & Skills Essential A strong desire to work with young people who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Excellent understanding of issues and barriers to learning for learners with a SEND and strategies to overcome these Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with a diverse range of people and be able to communicate effectively and appropriately to learners with different abilities. Ability to motivate individuals to engage in all aspects of learning Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent or willingness to work towards. Benefits: Generous annual leave entitlement Development opportunities through our own in-house programmes and recognised qualifications Please visit our careers page at our company website for more information Total People is one of the largest providers of apprenticeships and work based learning in the northwest. For more information on what we do please visit us at our company website. If you feel you could make a difference in this rewarding sector, please click on the 'Apply online' button below. Total People is an equal opportunities employer. Applicants must demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the key responsibilities, key result areas and Qualifications/Skills and Experience detailed within the job description. The closing date for this job advert 20/12/2021 however sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response so we recommend you apply at your earliest opportunity. Total People is committed to the safeguarding, protection and wellbeing of young people and adults. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Total People
Crewe, Cheshire
Total People are looking to appoint a positive, reliable apprentice to join our teaching team. As a Learning Support Assistant you will be required to provide support for learners aged 16 to 24 with Special Educational Needs Disabilities (SEND) under the direction of the class teacher including supporting learners in lessons, one to one help with specific learning activities and preparing teaching resources and displays. The successful candidate will have a positive attitude to help motivate and engage learners within their learning and excellent numeracy and literacy skills. You will complete a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard. This post is offered a fixed term (18 months) basis, working 37 hours per week at our training centres in Crewe and Macclesfield. Key Accountabilities include: Work under the direction of the class tutor or SENCO to provide learning support during classroom activities, in small groups or on a one to one basis by: Clarifying and explaining instructions Ensuring the learner has and is able to use equipment and materials provided Motivating and encouraging learners, by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to individual needs Support learners with social and communication language, reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting/presentation etc Support assistive technology to help the learners in their learning and independence Using praise, commentary and assistance to encourage the learner to concentrate and stay on task Support learners to achieve their aims and aspirations in the wider learning experiences, encouraging learners to make informed choices in their lives and assist them in working through the consequences and taking responsibility for their behaviour Establishing supportive relationships with the learner and their well-being and their emotional and social, personal development needs Qualifications, Experience & Skills Essential A strong desire to work with young people who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Excellent understanding of issues and barriers to learning for learners with a SEND and strategies to overcome these Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with a diverse range of people and be able to communicate effectively and appropriately to learners with different abilities. Ability to motivate individuals to engage in all aspects of learning Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent or willingness to work towards. Benefits : Generous annual leave entitlement Development opportunities through our own in-house programmes and recognised qualifications Please visit our careers page at our company website for more information Total People is one of the largest providers of apprenticeships and work based learning in the northwest. For more information on what we do please visit us at our company website. If you feel you could make a difference in this rewarding sector, please click on the 'Apply online' button below. Total People is an equal opportunities employer. Applicants must demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the key responsibilities, key result areas and Qualifications/Skills and Experience detailed within the job description. The closing date for this job advert 20/12/2021 however sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response so we recommend you apply at your earliest opportunity. Total People is committed to the safeguarding, protection and wellbeing of young people and adults. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Total People are looking to appoint a positive, reliable apprentice to join our teaching team. As a Learning Support Assistant you will be required to provide support for learners aged 16 to 24 with Special Educational Needs Disabilities (SEND) under the direction of the class teacher including supporting learners in lessons, one to one help with specific learning activities and preparing teaching resources and displays. The successful candidate will have a positive attitude to help motivate and engage learners within their learning and excellent numeracy and literacy skills. You will complete a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard. This post is offered a fixed term (18 months) basis, working 37 hours per week at our training centres in Crewe and Macclesfield. Key Accountabilities include: Work under the direction of the class tutor or SENCO to provide learning support during classroom activities, in small groups or on a one to one basis by: Clarifying and explaining instructions Ensuring the learner has and is able to use equipment and materials provided Motivating and encouraging learners, by providing levels of individual attention, reassurance and help with learning tasks as appropriate to individual needs Support learners with social and communication language, reading, spelling, numeracy, handwriting/presentation etc Support assistive technology to help the learners in their learning and independence Using praise, commentary and assistance to encourage the learner to concentrate and stay on task Support learners to achieve their aims and aspirations in the wider learning experiences, encouraging learners to make informed choices in their lives and assist them in working through the consequences and taking responsibility for their behaviour Establishing supportive relationships with the learner and their well-being and their emotional and social, personal development needs Qualifications, Experience & Skills Essential A strong desire to work with young people who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Excellent understanding of issues and barriers to learning for learners with a SEND and strategies to overcome these Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with a diverse range of people and be able to communicate effectively and appropriately to learners with different abilities. Ability to motivate individuals to engage in all aspects of learning Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent or willingness to work towards. Benefits : Generous annual leave entitlement Development opportunities through our own in-house programmes and recognised qualifications Please visit our careers page at our company website for more information Total People is one of the largest providers of apprenticeships and work based learning in the northwest. For more information on what we do please visit us at our company website. If you feel you could make a difference in this rewarding sector, please click on the 'Apply online' button below. Total People is an equal opportunities employer. Applicants must demonstrate in their application their ability to meet the key responsibilities, key result areas and Qualifications/Skills and Experience detailed within the job description. The closing date for this job advert 20/12/2021 however sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response so we recommend you apply at your earliest opportunity. Total People is committed to the safeguarding, protection and wellbeing of young people and adults. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
