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At Kings Academy Trust we understand the enormous responsibility of preparing our pupils for their future lives. Our hope is that we can help children to become responsible citizens who will make a positive contribution to our ever changing society.

We are committed to lifelong learning and work very hard to encourage children to engage with and enjoy learning and new experiences. We do this alongside emphasising the need for children to be sensitive, caring, supportive and understanding of each others' needs.

Counselling Student Placements

Welcome to Kings Academy Trust Counselling Placement 
On 1st May 2012 Oakwood High School changed status to become an academy operating within a single academy trust (SAT) and changed its name to Oakwood Academy. We were inspected by Ofsted in July 2013 and were judged to be outstanding in all areas. In July 2015 we converted to a multi academy trust (MAT) as we felt strongly that single academies needed to work in collaboration with other schools. The Trust is called Kings Academy Trust.
Since becoming a Multi Academy Trust, we have had several schools join our trust. We now have 4 schools across Salford and Warrington local authority, Kings Academy Trust also have a free school due to open in Salford authority in September 2025.
Kings academy trust has all of our pupils wellbeing at the heart of all it does and as part of this we had a particular focus on supporting young people’s mental health. In July 2022 we started our own “In house” counselling programme to support the mental health across all of our schools. Due to the success and demand for the programme we are looking to extend our counselling programme and enhance our offering.
We are excited to now be in a position to offer placements to counselling students looking to build their counselling practice hours.  The schools within the trust cover all areas of edication from Primary through to 6th form, meaning that the opportunity to gain experience in counselling practice for ages 5 to 19 years old.
Kings Academy Trust schools are: Oakwood Academy (Eccles) Oakwood Willows Primary, (Irlam) Oakwood Academy 6th form (Media City). Arbour Academy (Eccles), Moss Valley Primary Academy (Irlam) and Kassia Academy and Orford Jubile (Warrington). Please see the website https://www.kingsacademytrust.org/ for further information on the trust and the all the schools linked to Kings Academy Trust.
Our Counselling Placements are an excellent opportunity to work with young people in a safe therapeutic setting and to help and support them through talking, creative work and play.   
About the Counselling Programme at Kings Academy Trust
The aim of the Trust wide counselling services is to help students have good mental health and be resilient young people who are able to access an outstanding education and improved socialisation within the school community. 
Possible counselling topics may include;
·       coping with changes
·       Transition to/from others school
·       Self-esteem
·       Friendship/family issues
·       Bereavement
·       Trauma
·       study skills
·       stress management
·       Fears or worries
·       Academic progress
·       Conflict resolution
·       Social skills
·       Adjustment to school or culture
·       Or other issues a young person may want to explore. 
 
Placement structure
Each student will spend up to one day per week in one of our schools during term time.
Placements will be carried out during school hours with up to half day placements available.
Students can start at any point in the school year to fit alongside their studies or schedule.
Each student will liaise with and be closely supported by Kings Academy Trust Counsellor and the Director of Safeguarding and Inclusion.
 
Requirements for Applicants and How to Apply for a Placement.
We offer student placements to people who are undertaking any of the following qualifications;-
·       Diploma in Counselling and/or Psychotherapy (Level 4 or above in England and Wales).
Students working towards a Degree in Counselling, Psychotherapy or Play / Art Therapy
Please note that some courses do not accept child counselling hours, so please check with your tutor before applying.
We will ask you to provide the following:-
·       Completion of a Kings Academy Application form, See Kings Academy Trust Website.
Provide two references, this can be from your Counselling Tutor
Student membership of either the BACP or the NCS or any other recognised counselling body
Student counsellors insurance
A supervisor that understands and will support our values and mission. (details of the supervisor required before placement begins). 
A clear enhanced DBS check. 
How to Apply
Please email your completed application form, along with a supporting letter expressing your interest in the student counselling programme including a brief summary of your background and experience and the course you are undertaking and confirm whether you meet the criteria listed above, to dmontoya@kingsacademytrust.co.uk
Once we have assessed your written application, we will invite selected candidates for an interview. 
We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities.

Arbour Academy Teaching Assistant/ Sports Coach NJC point 9 - 11 plus SNA 1 pro rata'd

Teaching Assistant/Sports Coach
Employer: Arbour Academy, Pupil Health Referral Unit
Location: 640 Eccles New Road, Salford, M5 5AG
 
Salary Grade:            NJC point 9-11 + SNA allowance
                                   £26,409- £27, 269 + £813 Full time equivalent       
                                  
Contract Type:           Permanent contract, subject to a satisfactory 6 month probationary period.
 
Job Type:                   Education
Closing date:             Monday 24th February 2025
Interview Date:          TBC
Email completed applications forms along with your letter of application to: office@arbouracademy.uk
 
Arbour Academy is a Pupil Health Referral Unit based in Eccles, working with young people with a range of mental health concerns. We have a very strong record of success with our pupils and maintain high levels of support for them and their family network.
 
We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team as soon as possible. 
 
The successful applicants will be required to provide 1:1 support to a range of pupils with SEMH and a range of  learning difficulties and complex needs.
 
We are looking for applicants who have sporting experience to deliver TPA to a small group of learners and provide classroom support.  Applicants should have high expectations for all students and be committed to developing their full potential. Previous experience in working with pupils with Autism and sensory need is desireable.
 
Applicants are expected to have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Possess good literacy and numeracy in order to support learning, have the ability to promote independence and confidence and be an excellent role model to all.
 
You must have a caring, positive and flexible attitude with a willingness to work as part of a team,  and able to use your own initiative and to work without supervision.
Applicants must have the ability to work flexible hours as appropriate.
Only short listed applicants will be contacted and invited into school to attend an interview.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Individual posts are subject to a satisfactory two-year reference history, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)check (previously CRB check), medical clearance, evidence of essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.
ARBOUR ACADEMY MISSION STATEMENT: Caring for young people and their families, providing them with opportunities to learn and flourish