Teaching Assistant

TES FE News; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs. The successful candidate will provide academic support, prepare learning materials, and engage with parents. The role promises a rewarding work environment focused on the personal and academic growth of learners.

Benefits

NEST enhanced pension scheme

Staff Referral Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Access to a blue light discount card

Fully funded training and qualifications

Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications

Employee benefits and wellbeing apps

Life assurance

Qualifications

• At least two years’ experience working in a SEND environment or similar setting.
• A Level 3 TA qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, support, and inspire learners in various learning settings.
• Assist with preparing learning materials and contribute to delivering learning objectives.
• Provide daily reports on learners’ progress and barriers to learning.

Skills

Support for students with SEND

Behavioral management

Mentoring and inspiration

Education

Level 3 TA qualification

Experience in a SEND environment (2+ years)

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed professional to join us as a Teaching Assistant.

The Successful Candidate Will

• Mentor, support, and inspire learners by assisting with curriculum-based learning in the classroom, on 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 reports on learners’ progress and barriers to learning.
• Interact regularly with parents/caregivers.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have

• A committed and passionate approach to supporting students with SEND.
• At least two years’ experience working in a SEND environment or similar setting.
• A Level 3 TA qualification is advantageous.

EPIC Benefits Of Working For Keys Group

• NEST enhanced pension scheme.
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend and split a £500 referral bonus.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Access to a blue light discount card.
• Fully funded training and qualifications.
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications.
• Employee benefits such as wellbeing apps and discounts.
• Life assurance.

At Halton School

Our staff foster excellent relationships with students, providing support in a caring, trauma-informed environment. We focus not only on formal qualifications but also on life skills through activities like outdoor learning, swimming, horse riding, rock climbing, E-Sports, and boxing.

More information about Keys Group and our Therapeutic Education Services can be found here.

School tours are highly welcomed during the interview process.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive many suitable applications.

Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care. This role requires an enhanced DBS check, employment references, and online searches. It is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant, welcoming service personnel, veterans, and military families. We offer a Veterans Peer Support Network and Military Awareness initiatives. We provide a guaranteed interview for current and former service personnel who meet the role criteria; please include military experience on your CV.