SEND Teaching Assistant — Therapeutic Education & Growth

Keys

Buxton

Hybrid

GBP 21,000 - 23,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

NEST enhanced pension scheme

Staff Referral Scheme – £500 referral

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Blue light discount card

Fully funded training and quals

Enhanced pay scales based on exp

Wellbeing app and discounts

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Job summary

Keys Education is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant for Oaklands Manor in Buxton, Derbyshire. You will assist teachers, adapt support for pupils with complex needs, and contribute to a safe, nurturing learning environment.

The role requires a genuine commitment to SEND, with at least two years’ SEND experience and a Level 3 TA qualification being advantageous. DBS checks and safeguarding measures are standard practice.

Qualifications

Two years’ experience minimum working in a SEND environment or similar unit/provision.
A Level 3 TA qualification is 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.