SEND Teaching Assistant

Keys Group; Sworton Heath; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST enhanced pension scheme

Staff Referral Scheme - Refer a friend

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Blue light discount card

Fully funded training and certificates

Enhanced pay scales by experience

Employee benefits and wellbeing app

Life assurance

Job summary

Keys Group, at Acorns Ashley School in Sworton Heath, seeks a SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils aged 5-17 with complex needs and challenging behaviours. You will work under teachers to deliver education, promote wellbeing, and support behaviour and learning across anxiety and trauma-informed contexts.

The role requires safeguarding commitment, an enhanced DBS, and a passion for inclusive education within a co-educational setting.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 TA qualification is advantageous.
• Enhanced DBS check is required for all posts.
• At least two years' SEND experience or similar unit/provision.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with learning activities under teacher guidance.
• Support social, emotional and behavioural development using trauma-informed approaches.
• Help manage behaviour according to the school policy.
• Encourage pupil engagement and independence in learning tasks.
• Assist with classroom organisation and resource preparation.
• Support record-keeping and monitoring of pupil progress.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly learning environment.

Skills

Trauma-informed approaches

Behaviour management

Pupil engagement

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

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.,

• 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
• 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, We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.
• I am delighted to welcome you to Acorns Ashley School. The provision is a co-educational school and provides a supportive and personalised education programme for pupils aged between 5-17. The school caters for pupils with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviour. The school supports pupils with social, emotional and mental wellbeing needs.
• Additionally, many of our pupils present with significant social and communication difficulties influenced by trauma or complex emotional difficulties. The school prides itself on providing specialised interventions than those provided in a mainstream school.
• Salary: £26,228 - £27,593 | Full Time (37.5 hours/week),
• 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 range of benefits.