JOB ROLE: Teaching Assistant
LOCATION: Caerphilly
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 Mynydd Haf School:
Mynydd Haf School provides high quality learning experiences within a small, focused nurturing environment to secondary school aged children who have an IDP/ALN Statement and have ADHD and/or express behaviours that are challenging or inappropriate in a community setting. Class sizes are small. The staff to student ratio is usually 2:4 in all classes.
What we are most proud of… Pupils, Staff, Visitors, LEAs, Estyn, professional partners, parents, carers… everyone comments positively on our close school community where we care about each other and support all pupils to keep themselves and their friends / peers safe.
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.
