Teaching Assistant

About our school

I am pleased and proud to welcome you to Begdale School. We are a small school which effectively supports children through their educational journey. Our pupils may have previously experienced significant and prolonged periods of disengagement and/or disaffection in their education.

This may have impacted negatively upon their previous levels of achievement and motivation to succeed at school. We are committed to making sure that all pupils learn and are engaged in a meaningful and worthwhile education, which provides them with the means to enjoy achievement, success, and increased independence.

Overview of the role of Teaching Assistant

• 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

We would love to hear from people who:

• 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
• Refer a friend scheme
• 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 Begdale School

which provides both day and residential placements for up to eight pupils from KS2 to KS4. Set in a pleasant, rural location on an extensive plot, it provides a quiet and nurturing environment for pupils.

We offer a rich, varied and stimulating curriculum, which includes academic and vocational studies and the school has a very bright, inviting atmosphere. Our curriculum focuses on promoting Spiritual, Moral, Cultural and Physical development.

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.

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