Teaching Assistant (Fixed-Term)

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

Job summary

A leading education provider in Audley is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This role involves mentoring and preparing learning materials, focusing on behavioral management. Ideal candidates will have experience in a SEND environment, with a Level 3 qualification being advantageous. The position offers a 12-month fixed-term contract with benefits including a pension scheme and training opportunities.

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

Employee benefits scheme

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience working in a SEND environment or similar unit/provision for at least 2 years.
• A committed and passionate view of students with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Support learners with curriculum-based learning.
• Prepare learning materials and deliver learning objectives.
• Report on learners’ progress and barriers to learning.
• Regular interaction with parents/care givers.

Skills

Mentoring

Behavioural management

Supporting learners with SEND

Education

Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

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

12 Month Fixed-Term Contract

The successful candidate will:

• 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.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• 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

EPIC benefits of working for 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

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.

Keys Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone in our care. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, suitable employment references and online searches to safeguard our young people. In addition, this post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders act 1974.

Keys Group are very proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant that means we have made a commitment to welcoming service personnel, veterans and military families into the group. We are delighted to have veteran friendly policies, offer a Veterans Peer Support Network within our teams and are able to offer Military Awareness and support to our colleagues.

As part of our commitment, we will offer a guaranteed interview to current and former service personnel providing that they meet the criteria of the role that they are applying for. If you feel that you meet the criteria for this, please ensure that you have your military experience detailed on your CV for one of our resourcing team to get in touch.