Teaching Assistant

+ 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

+ 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

+ 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
At Acorns School:
I am delighted to welcome you to Acorns Ashley School. The provision is a co-educational school and provides a supportive and personalised education programme for pupils aged between 5-17. The school caters for pupils with complex educational needs, communication difficulties and challenging behaviour. The school supports pupils with social, emotional and mental wellbeing needs.
Additionally, many of our pupils present with significant social and communication difficulties influenced by trauma or complex emotional difficulties. The school prides itself on providing specialised interventions than those provided in a mainstream school.
More can be found about Keys Group and our Theraputic 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.