Teaching Assistant

Keys Group; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 20,000 - GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive education organization in Ellesmere Port seeks a passionate Teaching Assistant to help students with complex needs and challenging behaviours. The role includes mentoring, preparing learning materials, and engaging with parents. Applicants should have at least two years of relevant experience and a Level 3 qualification is advantageous. Benefits include an enhanced pension scheme and fully funded training. A commitment to safeguarding is essential.

Benefits

NEST enhanced pension scheme

Staff Referral Scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Access to blue light discount card

Fully funded training and qualifications

Enhanced pay scales based on experience

Employee benefits scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years experience in a SEND environment.
• Passion for supporting students with complex needs.
• Strong skills in mentoring and supporting learners.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support learners in curriculum-based learning.
• Assist in preparing learning material and objectives.
• Report on learners’ progress and barriers to learning.
• Interact regularly with parents/caregivers.

Skills

Commitment to working with students with SEND

Experience in a SEND environment

Behavioural management

Education

Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant – Ellesmere Port, Cheshire CH65 1AN

Purpose of the Role

To support teaching and learning by assisting teachers in delivering education and care to pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours

About Rivacre Brook School:

What makes Rivacre Brook School special is our staff's ability to foster excellent working relationships with our students where other schools haven't managed. Our students require specialist support from the English Teacher to help them feel supported enough to engage in learning and it is this caring, nurturing, trauma informed environment that we provide.

While we recognise the importance of, and our students work towards, formal qualifications such as AQA unit awards, Functional Skills and GCSEs, we also ensure our students leave us with a wide range of life skills and qualities by taking part in activities such as outdoor learning, swimming, horse riding, rock climbing, E-Sports, boxing and many, many more.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mentoring, supporting and inspiring learners by supporting them with curriculum-based learning in the classroom, on home tuition and outreach and through outdoor activities
• Assist with the preparation of learning material and contributing to the delivery of learning objectives with a strong focus on behavioural management
• Daily reports on learners’ progress and barriers to learning
• Interaction with parents/care givers on a regular basis

Requirements:

• 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

Benefits of Joining Keys Group:

• NEST enhanced pension scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between you
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a blue light discount card
• Fully funded training and qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts
• Life assurance

Commitment to Equality and Armed Forces Covenant

Keys Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans and military families, through our Armed Forces Covenant. Eligible service personnel and veterans are guaranteed an interview when their military experience is detailed in their CV. We provide veteran-friendly policies, peer support, and military awareness training.

Safeguarding

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.

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

School tours

are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.

Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.

• Location Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, United Kingdom