SEND Teaching Assistant

Keys Group; Wrenthorpe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NEST enhanced pension scheme

Staff Referral Scheme - £500 bonus

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Life assurance

Wellbeing app and discounts

Fully funded training and quals

Job summary

Keys Education is recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with complex needs in Denby Grange School. The role involves mentoring learners, preparing learning materials, and delivering curriculum objectives with a strong focus on behavior management.

Applicants should have at least two years' SEND experience; a Level 3 TA qualification is advantageous, and an enhanced DBS check is required. The role offers pension and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience minimum working in a SEND environment or similar unit/provision.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• NEST enhanced pension scheme is offered.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, support and inspire learners in curriculum-based learning in classroom, home tuition, outreach, and outdoor activities.
• Assist with preparing learning materials and contribute to delivering learning objectives with a focus on behavioral management.
• Provide daily progress reports and identify barriers to learning.
• Interact with parents/care givers regularly.
• Demonstrate a committed and passionate approach to students with SEND.

Skills

SEND environment

Behaviour management

Mentoring

Education

Level 3 TA qualification (advantage)

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 Denby Grange School We currently offer the opportunity for all pupils who are working at that level to achieve nationally recognised accreditation in English, Maths, Science, Personal and Social Development, PHSE, Design Technology, Food Technology. This runs alongside our own internal accreditation for academic progress and achievement. In order to meet the diverse needs of the children at Denby Grange School we ensure that the staff to pupil ratio is always very high. The school is currently registered for 50 pupils and at present there is a Headteacher, Associate Headteacher, School Administrator, a further 12 full time teaching members and 20 teaching assistants.,

• Mentoring, supporting and inspiring learners by supporting them with curriculum-based learning in the classroom, on home tuition and outreach and through outdoor activities
• Assist with the preparation of learning material and contributing to the delivery of learning objectives with a strong focus on behavioural management
• Daily reports on learners' progress and barriers to learning
• Interaction with parents/care givers on a regular basis
• 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.
• 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.