1-1 SEND Teaching Assistant

1-1 SEND Teaching Assistant (Trauma Approach) - Pellon, Halifax HX2 0RU

Salary: £26,228 - £27,593 | Full Time (37.5 hours/week)

Purpose of the Role

To provide high-level support for teaching and learning, including leading classes or groups under the direction of qualified teachers. The HLTA will contribute to the education and wellbeing of pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours, modelling the EPIC values and adhering strictly to the Staff Code of Conduct to promote a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment.

At Broadwood School

We put our KS1 to KS5 pupils at the centre of how we work and have created a school that is welcoming, caring, safe, nurturing and warm. We see strong relationships with our children and young people, parents, carers and the wider community as the key to our success.

We develop our pupils’ social and emotional resilience by having clear boundaries which pupils are supported to thrive within. The school uses a restorative approach to conflict which allows pupils to quickly reintegrate into their learning. Within newly introduced nurturing room, we have a variety of methodical approaches to help calm students down from Lego Therapy to our sensory sandpit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Mentoring, supporting and inspiring learners by supporting them with curriculum-based learning in the classroom, on home tuition and outreach and through outdoor activities on a 1-1 support basis

• 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

Requirements:

• 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

Benefits of Joining 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

Commitment to Equality and Armed Forces Covenant

Keys Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including veterans and military families, through our Armed Forces Covenant. Eligible service personnel and veterans are guaranteed an interview when their military experience is detailed in their CV. We provide veteran-friendly policies, peer support, and military awareness training.

Safeguarding

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts require an enhanced DBS check.

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.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education an online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks.