Senior Teaching Assistant

We are seeking an enthusiastic committed professional to join us as a Senior Teaching Assistant with pastoral responsibilities

The successful candidate will:

· Plan and deliver PSHE and individual pastoral sessions to students, as well as contribute to the delivery of PSHE/ SMSC across the school. In order to support students with their personal, spiritual, moral, social and cultural development

· Mentoring, supporting and inspiring learners by supporting them with curriculum-based learning in the classroom supporting the Teachers and Teaching Assistants inside and outside of the classroom

· Assisting with the preparation of learning material and contributing to the delivery of learning objectives with a strong focus on behavioural management and emotional health assessment tools

· Daily reports on learners’ progress and barriers to learning

· Work collaboratively with members of SLT, and Student Support & Intervention Mentor to support students and their parents

· Support students with mental health difficulties and those displaying challenging behaviour

· Identifying the needs of individuals and groups within the school, taking note of student passports, risk assessments plans and the requirements of the SEND code of practice

· To work alongside the Pastoral Support Manager to develop personalised programmes and small group activities to support students with SEMHD

· Vehicle safety Checks; vehicle check sheets are available to staff using the vehicles and that they are completed to the necessary standard by all staff

· Interaction with parents/care givers on a regular basis

· Create displays around the school from students input making this an inclusive environment

· Fire Safety and First Aid

· Ensure that daily consumables are stocked up and re ordered when necessary

Our ideal candidate will have:

· Passionate champions of students with SEND

· At least two years’ experience minimum of working in a SEND environment

· Have strong English and Maths skills

· Would like the opportunity to support students outside of a mainstream environment

· Would like the opportunity to progress within the school and obtain career focused professional qualifications

· Actively contribute to school safeguarding and welfare procedures

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

At Robins Nest School:

We are a small independent school which supports KS2 and KS3 students that may have previously experienced difficulties accessing in their education. We are committed to ensuring that all students learn and are engaged in the appropriate programme of study, which allows them to successfully re-engage with education and to achieve their very best outcomes.

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.

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.