SEND Teaching Assistant

Keys; Buxton; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus £2,500

NEST enhanced pension

Staff referral bonus £500

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Blue light discount card

Fully funded training and quals

Enhanced pay scales

Employee benefits scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

Keys Education is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant for Oaklands Manor on Manchester Road in Buxton, Derbyshire. You will support teachers to deliver education and care to pupils with complex needs, following our trauma-informed approach and safeguarding procedures.

The role involves assisting with learning activities, managing behaviour, recording pupil progress, and helping with resources. A SEND background and a Level 3 TA qualification are advantageous, with a supportive team and clear

Qualifications

• Committed and passionate view of students with SEND.
• At least two years’ experience minimum of working in a SEND environment or similar unit/provision.
• Level 3 TA qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with learning activities, adapting support to individual needs under teacher guidance.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development using trauma-informed approaches.
• Help manage behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy and Staff Code of Conduct.
• Encourage pupil engagement and independence in learning tasks.
• Assist with classroom organisation and preparation of resources.
• Support record‑keeping and monitoring of pupil progress as directed.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and orderly learning environment.

Skills

SEND experience

Trauma-informed approaches

Behaviour management

Pupil engagement

Education

Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant – Oaklands Manor, Manchester Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6SS

Purpose of the Role

To support teaching and learning by assisting teachers in delivering education and care to pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours. The SEND Teaching Assistant will embody the EPIC values and adhere strictly to the Staff Code of Conduct to create a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment that promotes pupil wellbeing and achievement.

At Oaklands Manor

Oaklands Manor provides therapeutic educational placements for pupils who live in the adjoining Keys Group Residential Home. We are committed to each and every one of our pupils and provide specialist support which is individually tailored to meet the unique needs of the pupils.

Set in a picturesque rural location, our school provides a peaceful atmosphere. Recent refurbishment has resulted in spacious, well-equipped classrooms with modern resources, with easy access to outdoor learning enhances the learning experience.

We offer a small, structured classes for implementing Individual Education and Behaviour Plans. These plans adapt curricula for pupils’ abilities, Key Stages, and needs, leading to nationally recognised accreditation from Entry Level to GCSE. While adhering to a high staff-to-pupil ratio to meet diverse needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with learning activities, adapting support to individual needs under teacher guidance
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development using trauma-informed approaches
• Help manage behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy and Staff Code of Conduct
• Encourage pupil engagement and independence in learning tasks
• Assist with classroom organisation and preparation of resources
• Support record‑keeping and monitoring of pupil progress as directed
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and orderly learning environment

Requirements

• A committed and passionate view of students with SEND
• At least two years’ experience minimum of working in a SEND environment or similar unit/provision
• A level 3 TA qualification is advantageous

Benefits of Joining Keys

• There will be a £2,500 welcome bonus for this role; 50% for starting employment and 50% for a successful probationary period
• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts
• Life assurance

Keys Education is a national network of alternative learning solutions and pathways, designed to support learners with diverse needs to achieve their goals and realise their potential. It helps individuals with support needs build stability, resilience, and a sense of belonging through Connected Support.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are also committed to supporting the Armed Forces community through our Armed Forces Covenant.

Eligible candidates from military backgrounds are guaranteed an interview – please include details of your service on your CV.

Safeguarding

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.

More can be found about Keys and our Therapeutic Education Services here

School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks.

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