SEND Teaching Assistant: Trauma-Informed Small Classes

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

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.