Teaching Assistant
Robin's Nest School
Cannock
- £24,570 - £25,935 per year
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01 April 2026
- Apply by:
- 8 March 2026
Job overview
Teaching Assistant – Cannock ST19 5PR
£24,570-£25,935 | Full Time (37.5 hours/week)
Good Ofsted Rating
Purpose of the Role
To support teaching and learning by assisting teachers in delivering education and care to pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours
About Robin's Nest
We are a small independent school which supports KS2 and KS3 students that may have previously experienced difficulties accessing in their education.
We are committed to ensuring that all students learn and are engaged in the appropriate programme of study, which allows them to successfully re-engage with education and to achieve their very best outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Assist pupils with learning activities, adapting support to individual needs under teacher guidance.
Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development using trauma-informed approaches.
Help manage behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy and Staff Code of Conduct.
Encourage pupil engagement and independence in learning tasks
Requirements
Experience supporting pupils in an educational or care setting.
Experience working with pupils with SEND and complex needs.
Awareness of safeguarding, behaviour management, and SEND principles.
Ability to support teaching and learning effectively under supervision
Patience, empathy, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
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
School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.
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.
Attached documents
About Robin's Nest School
- Robin's Nest School
- Westwing Old School, Watling Street, Gailey
- Staffordshire
- ST19 5PP
- United Kingdom
About Robin's Nest School
It is my pleasure to welcome you to Robin's Nest. Our school is a small specialist provision which provides education for pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs who require a smaller, more specialised intervention than can be provided in a mainstream school.
We are committed to each and every one of our pupils, providing specialist support tailored to each individual’s unique needs and helping all pupils achieve their full potential. Children often come to our school with negative perceptions of the education system, having experienced repeated rejection. We are dedicated to turning their experience of learning into a positive one
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Aims:
We aim to support our students to become happy, confident, independent adults with a clear moral purpose and the ability to lead a fulfilling life. We wish all of our students to develop a passion for lifelong learning.
What sets us apart from other schools?
At Robin's Nest we work timelessly to support the holistic development of our students, while striving for excellence in academic success. We support students by recognizing strength and personal weaknesses, we then help them by removing barriers so they can then focus and be successful in their chosen path ways. We have a full pronged curriculum that allows our students to choose a wide range of experience preparing them for adult hood.
Students:
The young people that attend Robin's Nest are in KS2 and KS3 raging ages 8-13.
Area of Expertise:
The curriculum is based on the national curriculum and students learning designed by a thematic approach. All students have access to adventures activities which include mountain biking, paddle sports, canoeing, archery, horse riding and climbing.
There are specialist support teams to support all students these are:
• Pastoral
• Send Team
• Learning Support Team
A message from the Headteacher
I am delighted to welcome you to Robin's Nest, a small specialist provision dedicated to educating pupils with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We understand that these students often require a more tailored intervention than what mainstream schools can provide.
At Robin's Nest, we are deeply committed to every pupil, offering specialized support that addresses each individual's unique needs. Our goal is to empower all our students to reach their full potential. Many children arrive with negative perceptions of the education system, often shaped by past experiences of rejection. We are dedicated to transforming their learning experience into a positive and nurturing journey, fostering a love for learning and self-belief.
Sharon Cliff, Headteacher
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