SEND Teaching Assistant

Keys; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST pension

Referral bonus (£500)

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Blue light discount card

Training and qualifications funded

Enhanced pay scales

Wellbeing discounts

Life assurance

Job summary

Keys Education is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex needs at 150 West Wycombe Road, High Wycombe. The role involves assisting teachers, promoting pupil wellbeing, and contributing to a safe, nurturing learning environment across two college sites.

The candidate should have SEND experience (two years preferred), a commitment to safeguarding, and may have a Level 3 TA qualification.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a SEND environment (minimum two years).
• Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is advantageous.
• Commitment to safeguarding and wellbeing of pupils.

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 school policy and conduct.
• Encourage pupil engagement and independence in learning tasks.
• Assist with classroom organisation and resources preparation.
• Support record-keeping and monitoring of pupil progress.

Skills

SEND experience

Trauma-informed approaches

Classroom support

Education

Level 3 TA qualification advantageous

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant – 150 West Wycombe Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3AE

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 Unity College

We offer a bespoke educational provision in a nurturing environment; we operate on two sites. The main site is in West Wycombe, and our satellite nurture base is in the outskirts of Aylesbury. Both school sites offer safe and caring spaces for students to express feeling, emotions and anxieties that can be barriers to learning. We also offer specialist vocational learning spaces, designated teaching rooms and outdoor learning opportunities.

In order to meet the diverse needs of the students at our satellite site we ensure an adequate staff to pupil ratio, with typically a class comprising of no more than 3 pupils across the whole site. Each class is staffed to support all needs. As a school we value each staff member and have a belief in supporting everyone with professional development.

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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SEND Teaching Assistant