Teaching Assistant

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

The successful candidate will:

· Providing support to students in and out of the classroom

· Assisting Teachers with a range of educational needs

· Providing students with the care and compassion they need to thrive in school

· Liaising with parents and external agencies where suitable

· Supporting with appropriate interventions such as literacy and numeracy

· Work collaboratively as a team to improve outcomes for our students

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

At Tees Valley College:

Tees Valley College is an independent school, educating students from Middlesbrough and surrounding areas. Each member of staff is valued and encouraged to follow their own career dreams and aspirations with extensive and supportive continued professional development. Staff members are committed to making a significant positive impact on all areas of our students’ lives, including academic and personal development. Our students are at the heart of everything we do at Tees Valley College and this is apparent by the positive feedback we receive from the students themselves; their parents / carers and the Local Authorities. 

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.