Teaching Assistant

About our school:

Part of the Keys Group, Moorlands View School is a welcoming and nurturing provision. A co-educational independent special school that provides a supportive and personalised education programme for pupils aged between 7-16. The school caters for pupils with complex social emotional and mental health needs. The majority of our pupils are Children Looked After, living in Keys Group residential homes in the local area. Moorlands View School provides a therapeutic informed approach and specialist support in a nurturing environment.

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 Moorlands View School

Our school provides a safe, secure, positive and supportive environment which is caring, consistent and fair, irrespective of gender, disability and background. We support pupils between KS2 to KS4 in acquiring the knowledge, skills and understanding relevant to adult life and employment/further education.

At Moorlands View School our focus is on learning to enjoy education and making it a memorable, happy experience with us. Lessons are not always classroom based, as the school goes out on trips and pupils take part in physical activities on a weekly basis. We will always attempt to give pupils new experiences and encourage team building exercises.

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.