SEND Teaching Assistant

Keys Children; Dudley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nest pension

£500 staff referral bonus

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Blue light discount card

Fully funded training and certificates

Enhanced pay scales based onexperience

Employee wellbeing app and discounts

Life assurance

Job summary

Sunny Hill School, part of Keys Education, invites applications for a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex needs at a PMLD setting. You will work under teacher guidance to adapt activities and promote pupil wellbeing.

We value experience in SEND, trauma-informed approaches and safeguarding; a DBS check is required. The role offers training and development within a growing school and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Committed and passionate view of students with SEND.
• At least two years’ experience in a SEND environment or equivalent.
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with learning activities under teacher guidance.
• Support social, emotional, and behavioural development using trauma-informed approaches.
• Help manage behaviour in line with policy and Staff Code of Conduct.

Skills

SEND experience

Level 3 TA qualification

Passion for SEND

Education

Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

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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 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 Sunny Hill School

We are delighted to welcome you to Sunny Hill School, Keys will shortly be opening this setting as a PMLD School. We are a small school which effectively supports children through their educational journey . We are seeking staff members that are looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking team where we can shape the next phase of our journey and bring strategic clarity, energy and vision to our school.

We support a vast array of students who have learning difficulties which affect their learning, communication and daily life. We are committed to ensuring that all students learn and are engaged in the appropriate programme of study, which allows them to successfully engage with education and to achieve their very best outcomes.

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

• 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.

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.