Teaching Assistant
Somerset Progressive School
Somerset
- £23,400 - £24,765 per year
- New
- Quick apply
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 1 December 2024
Job overview
We are seeking an enthusiastic committed professional to join us as a Teaching Assistant
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
At Somerset Progressive School:
Somerset Progressive School prides itself on being very unique. Both sites are set in rural locations on the outskirts of Taunton. Each site offers an attractive and stimulating learning environment, combining specialised teaching facilities with local resources.
There is a high staff to pupil ratio with most receiving 1:1 tuition or working in small groups. Pupils are encouraged to work alongside others and co-operatively in pairs and small groups, as the development of social skills and independent work strategies are vital.
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.
Attached documents
About Somerset Progressive School
- Somerset Progressive School
- House Farm, West Hatch, Taunton
- Somerset
- TA3 5RH
- United Kingdom
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