SEND Teaching Assistant — Therapeutic Education Support

Keys Children; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; 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 quals

Enhanced pay scales

Employee benefits app and discounts

Life assurance

Job summary

Keys Education is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support learning at Embleton View School in Bishop Auckland. You will assist teachers with activities and care for pupils with complex needs, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment that promotes wellbeing and achievement.

The role focuses on trauma-informed approaches to support social, emotional, and behavioural development, with responsibilities including resource preparation, record-keeping, and helping pupils stay engaged and

Qualifications

• 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

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

Education

Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

Keys Education is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to support learning at Embleton View School in Bishop Auckland. You will assist teachers with activities and care for pupils with complex needs, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment that promotes wellbeing and achievement.

The role focuses on trauma-informed approaches to support social, emotional, and behavioural development, with responsibilities including resource preparation, record-keeping, and helping pupils stay engaged and