Teaching Assistant - The Kassia Academy and Support Services

TN United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their innovative team. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people facing challenges in their education. The successful candidate will work with children who require tailored support, using trauma-informed methods to foster a positive learning environment. With a commitment to high standards and empathy, this position is ideal for those passionate about education and personal development. Join a team that values resilience and emotional response, and help shape the future of vulnerable learners.

Qualifications

• Experience with children with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Proven track record of delivering excellence in education.

Responsibilities

• Support and engage vulnerable learners in their educational journey.
• Implement trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches in the classroom.

Skills

Engaging Disengaged Learners

Trauma-Informed Approaches

Behavior Management

Empathy

Resilience

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualification

Experience in Alternative Provision

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Teaching Assistant - The Kassia Academy and Support Services, Warrington

Client: Warrington Borough Council

Location: Warrington, United Kingdom

Job Category: Education

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: f90507b2805e

Job Views: 12

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

About the school

We are an Alternative Provision Academy supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health needs, who have been identified as being at risk of exclusion, harm or have already been excluded from mainstream education. Children are referred to us by partner local authorities and schools within the Northwest Region.

At The Kassia Academy, we use trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches to re-engage learners with their education. We are passionate about giving our young people the skills they need to make a valuable contribution to society and to fulfill their dreams. We recognize that education is not a ‘one size fits all’ model, and we carefully tailor our provision to meet each individual’s needs.

Professionalism and having the highest expectations are at the heart of everything we do: developing a love of learning and improving our learners’ life chances as a result.

We do things differently H.E.R.E:

• High Standards
• Empathy
• Resilience
• Emotional Response

The Role

We are seeking a skilled and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our high-quality school. This role will primarily be based at our Orford Jubilee Provision. It is an exciting and challenging opportunity to contribute to transforming the lives of young, vulnerable people. The successful candidate will be a hardworking and enthusiastic professional with experience engaging disengaged young learners.

If you have a proven track record of delivering excellence and experience dealing with complex needs and challenging behavior, this position may be for you.

Key Information

The Kassia Academy is committed to promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check, provide suitable references, evidence of qualifications, and be subject to identity checks.

Full-time, Monday to Thursday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm; Friday 8:30 am - 2:30 pm.

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