Teaching Assistant

About our school:

 At Park House we have a wonderful team of friendly faces who recognise that fun comes first. We build relationships and offer our children freedom to be themselves, make learning fun, cater to individual needs and wear our passion, integrity and caring natures upon our sleeves for the children to see. Pupils know we care and we are proud of their achievements and their personalities, they know they are a Park House child! 

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:

·     New pay-uplifts from 1st April 2024; £23,400 - £24,765

·     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

 About our school

The Pupils arrive at Park House School with a history of disrupted schooling. The school seeks to re-establish the concept of learning as a positive and enjoyable experience and ensure each pupil reaches their true potential. The school has clear, positive expectations for behaviour and well-established and successful positive reinforcement strategies that are reviewed regularly. Every pupil has individual targets relating to both academic and behavioural achievements that are reviewed regularly to ensure positive progress is being made.

 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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