Teaching Assistant

Liverpool Progressive School • Full Time • Walton, Liverpool • £23.40k - £24.77k / year • 1m ago

JOB ROLE: Teaching Assistant

LOCATION: Liverpool

SALARY: £24,570 - £25,935* (This rate is effective as of 1st April - if you start prior to this date, your hourly rate will be £23,400 - £24,765 and will be automatically uplifted on 1st April)

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 Liverpool Progressive School:

The school introduces pupils to a wide range of knowledge, skills and experiences; linguistic, mathematical, scientific, technological, physical, human & social aesthetic and creative. With clear, positive expectations for behaviour and well established and successful positive reinforcement strategies that are reviewed the pupils at Liverpool Progressive School have a range of moderate to severe learning difficulties and are mostly below age related expectations.

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.