SEND Teaching Assistant

Keys; Ellesmere Port; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST enhanced pension scheme

Staff Referral Scheme – £500 referral

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Blue light discount card

Fully funded training & qualifications

Enhanced pay scales based onExperience

Wellbeing app & employee discounts

Life assurance

Job summary

Keys Education is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant for Rivacre Brook School in Ellesmere Port to support pupils with complex needs. You will work under teacher guidance to deliver learning activities and promote wellbeing in a trauma‑informed environment.

The role involves supporting social, emotional and behavioural development, assisting with resources, and helping maintain a safe, engaging classroom. A Level 3 TA qualification is advantageous.

Qualifications

• A committed and passionate view of students with SEND.
• Experience in a SEND environment or similar unit/provision (minimum 2 years).
• A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with learning activities under teacher guidance.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development using trauma‑informed approaches.
• Help manage behaviour in line with the school policies 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

Commitment to SEND

Trauma-informed approaches

Education

Level 3 TA qualification (adv)

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant – Rivacre Brook, Hooton Park Lane, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 1AN

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 Rivacre Brook School

What makes Rivacre Brook School special is our staff's ability to foster excellent working relationships with our students where other schools haven't managed. Our students require specialist support from the English Teacher to help them feel supported enough to engage in learning and it is this caring, nurturing, trauma informed environment that we provide.

While we recognise the importance of, and our students work towards, formal qualifications such as AQA unit awards, Functional Skills and GCSEs, we also ensure our students leave us with a wide range of life skills and qualities by taking part in activities such as outdoor learning, swimming, horse riding, rock climbing, E-Sports, boxing and many, many more.

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.

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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