SEND Teaching Assistant

Keys Group; West Wycombe, Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST pension

Staff Referral Scheme - £500 referral

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Blue light discount card

Fully funded training and quals

Enhanced pay scales

Employee benefits wellbeing app

Life assurance

Job summary

Keys Education, part of Keys Group, seeks a SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex needs across two sites in West Wycombe and near Aylesbury. You will assist with learning activities, support social and emotional development, and help manage behaviours in line with school policy.

DBS clearance is required, with enhanced checks standard for safeguarding. Two years in a SEND environment is preferred; Level 3 TA qualification is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience minimum in a SEND environment or similar unit/provision
• Enhanced DBS check required
• Level 3 TA qualification 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

Trauma-informed approaches

Behaviour management

Pupil wellbeing support

Education

Level 3 TA 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. 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.

• 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
• 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.