Trauma-Informed SEND Teaching Assistant - Knutsford

Keys Children; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nest enhanced pension scheme

Staff referral bonus – £500 referrals

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Blue light discount card

Fully funded training and courses

Enhanced pay scales based onexperience

Wellbeing app and discounts

Life assurance

Job summary

Keys Education is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant for Acorns Ashley School in Knutsford. You will support learners with complex needs, assisting teachers to deliver education and care in a nurturing setting. The role focuses on trauma-informed approaches to support wellbeing and educational progress.

The school serves pupils aged 5–17 with diverse needs, including communication difficulties and challenging behaviour. A Level 3 TA qualification is advantageous; DBS checks are required.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND.
• Two years’ SEND experience minimum.
• Level 3 TA qualification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with learning activities under teacher guidance.
• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development using trauma-informed approaches.
• Help manage behaviour in line with the school’s 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

SEND experience

Education

Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

Keys Education is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant for Acorns Ashley School in Knutsford. You will support learners with complex needs, assisting teachers to deliver education and care in a nurturing setting. The role focuses on trauma-informed approaches to support wellbeing and educational progress.

The school serves pupils aged 5–17 with diverse needs, including communication difficulties and challenging behaviour. A Level 3 TA qualification is advantageous; DBS checks are required.