Education Support Worker

Education Support Worker - Mynydd Haf School, Ty Ysgol Newport Road, Trethomas, Caerphilly, South Wales, CF83 8BY 

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

Purpose of Role 

To support teaching and learning by assisting teachers in delivering education and care to pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours. The Teaching Assistant will embody the EPIC values and adhere strictly to the Staff Code of Conduct to create a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment that promotes pupil wellbeing and achievement. 

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.  

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 

• Assisting with the preparation of learning material and contributing to the delivery of learning objectives with a strong focus on behavioural management 

• Reporting daily on learners’ progress and barriers to learning 

• Interacting 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 

EPIC benefits of working for Keys 

• NEST enhanced pension scheme 

• Staff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys 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 - Level 3 TA or QTS 

• Enhanced pay scales based on experience and qualifications 

• Employee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts   

• Life assurance 

Keys Education is a national network of alternative learning solutions and pathways, designed to support learners with diverse needs to achieve their goals and realise their potential. It helps individuals with support needs build stability, resilience, and a sense of belonging through Connected Support. 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are also committed to supporting the Armed Forces community through our Armed Forces Covenant. 

Eligible candidates from military backgrounds are guaranteed an interview – please include details of your service on your CV. 

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 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 (EWC) will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks.