Learning Support Assistants (Oxford, Kidlington and Banbury sites)

Meadowbrook College

Learning Support Assistant – Oxford, Kidlington & Banbury bases 

G6 £20,493 - £22,627 pro rata (Actual £17,518 to £19,342) 

Contract Term: Permanent, 37 hours p/wk, Term-time only + 5 days September start or earlier 

Are you a learning/behaviour support specialist with a real passion for your working with young people and looking for a new challenge? Can you build positive relationships with young people and make a difference? Are you enthusiastic, resilient and have a flexible approach. Do you have the experience and passion to give the most vulnerable children and young people the best chance to succeed and thrive? 

We are an Alternative Provision Academy based in Oxfordshire working with children from aged 5 to 16. We call our Learning Support Assistants ‘Mentors’ at Meadowbrook. They support our students to re-engage with their learning by helping them to overcome the difficulties that present as barriers to their learning and success in school. Learning Mentors may also be involved in supporting students with safeguarding issues by attending associated meetings; experience of or willingness to support at multi-agency meetings and linking with the family would be desirable. 

You will be part of a passionate and dedicated team making a real difference to young people’s lives. We are looking for someone who has possesses a variety of special skills which can be used when working with young people and their families: eg. therapeutic mentoring; mental health first aid; safeguarding; managing challenging behaviour; academic support in the classroom. 

This exciting and varied role will provide you with a wide range of experiences, including: 

• keyworking individual students 

• developing your skills in working with children with SEMH/ASD/Mental Health difficulties 

• supporting learning both in and out of the classroom 

• co-planning and supporting a variety of creative activities 

We believe in a shared team ethos, working together using flexible and supportive approaches to develop students’ learning and behaviour. Meadowbrook staff have a ‘can do’ attitude that makes a real difference to the lives of our students; many of which have become disengaged with education and lost the confidence to achieve their full potential. We are always looking for creative and innovative ways forward and offer a variety of opportunities for ongoing professional development/training. Meadowbrook College is a welcoming, nurturing and stimulating environment to work in. If this role appeals to you please contact us to find out more. 

To apply please complete an application form together with a letter, outlining your skills and experience for this post, and send to Maria Rees at mrees@meadowbrookcollege.org

Closing Date: At this point we are looking to appoint as soon as possible so may interview straight away on receipt of a suitable applicant who is available at short notice. However, if there is a strong field requiring a notice period we will close the applications on 23rd April and interview the week commencing 26th April. 

You are very welcome to speak to Nicola Partridge, Headteacher, about this position: please contact Maria Rees, Headteacher’s PA if you would like to arrange this. Unfortunately we cannot facilitate a visit to site at this time. Meadowbrook College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff and volunteers are also expected to promote fundamental British values. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that require applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All cases are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.

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Learning Mentors (various sites)

Meadowbrook College

Learning Mentors 37 Hours per week, 

Term Time only plus 5 days per annum G6 £20,493 - £22,627 pro rata (Actual £17,518 to £19,342) 

To start as soon as possible 

Are you energetic, enthusiastic, resilient and able to use your initiative? Do you currently work with young people and need a fresh challenge? Can you build positive relationships with young people and make a difference? 

If so, you could be our next outstanding team member as a… Learning Mentor! We are currently recruiting Learning Mentors for our Oxford, Kidlington and Banbury sites. 

The posts are initially based within our KS 3/4 Teams, which means you will be expected to work with children from 11-16 years old. We can offer you the chance to be part of a passionate and dedicated team making a real difference to young people’s lives. Additionally, we offer a range of development and training opportunities to support and advance your career. This exciting and varied role will provide you with a wide range of experiences, including: Supporting learning, both in and out of the classroom Co-planning and supporting a variety of creative activities Engaging in physical activities Key working individual students …as well as liaising closely with parents/carers, schools and many other agencies. We believe in a shared team ethos, working together using flexible and supportive approaches to develop students’ learning and behaviour. Meadowbrook College is a welcoming, nurturing and stimulating environment for students and staff. We are always looking for creative and innovative ways forward. 

Meadowbrook College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff and volunteers are also expected to promote fundamental British values. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that require applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All cases are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed. If this role appeals to you and you are looking for something new and exciting, please contact us to find out more. Further details including Job Description and application forms are available on our website, www.meadowbrook.oxon.sch.uk. 

Completed application forms should be sent by 12.00 noon on Wednesday, 21st April 2021 to mrees@meadowbrookcollege.org. Interviews will be held during the week of: 26th April 2021 Please note that our recruitment and safeguarding procedures do not allow applicants to submit CVs, all applications must be on our Application Forms.

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English Teacher

Meadowbrook College

English Teacher MPS/UPS (£25,714 - £41,604) SEN (£2,270) 

Contract Term: Permanent/Full-time (preferable) 

Are you an English teacher with a real passion for your subject and looking for a new challenge? 

Can you build positive relationships with young people and make a difference? 

Are you enthusiastic, resilient and have a flexible approach?

Do you have the experience and passion to give the most vulnerable children and young people the best chance to succeed and thrive? 

We are looking for a skilled KS3/4 English teacher for our North Oxfordshire provision based in Banbury, for a September start. You will be part of a passionate and dedicated team making a real difference to young people’s lives. 

This exciting and varied role will provide you with a wide range of experiences, including: 

• being a tutor to a small group of students 

• developing your skills in working with children with SEMH/ASD/Mental Health difficulties 

• opportunity to work with primary age pupils in support of them developing their literacy skills 

We believe in a shared team ethos, working together using flexible and supportive approaches   to develop students’ learning and behaviour. Meadowbrook staff have a ‘can do’ attitude that makes a real difference to the lives of our students; many of which have become disengaged with education and lost the confidence to achieve their full potential. 

We are always looking for creative and innovative ways forward and offer a variety of opportunities for ongoing professional development and training. We are working in an ever-changing educational climate where the need for an alternative provision solution is increasing. We are always adapting and new opportunities are always evolving. We very much value colleagues who are keen to be involved in the continuing   development of the school. 

Meadowbrook College is a welcoming, nurturing and stimulating environment for students and staff. If this role appeals to you please contact us to find out more. 

To apply please complete an application form which can be found on our website, www.meadowbrook.oxon.sch.uk, and send it with a letter, outlining your skills and experience for this post, to Maria Rees, Headteacher’s PA, at mrees@meadowbrookcollege.org  

Closing Date: by 12.00 noon on Friday, 27th November 2020

Interview Date: To be confirmed and may be held as an online meeting or phonecall.

You are very welcome to speak to Nicola Partridge, Headteacher, to discuss the position prior to your application: please contact Maria Rees if you would like to arrange this. 

Meadowbrook College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff and volunteers are also expected to promote fundamental British values. This post involves the type of work with children and young people that require applicants to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post. All cases are considered confidentially and according to the nature of the role and information disclosed.

Teaching

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