Teaching Assistant (Level 1 & 2)

Kelford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

At Kelford School we have some fantastic opportunities for those who are experienced teaching assistants or those aspiring to be so to join our hardworking and committed workforce.  

We have a range of positions available from those who have had significant experience of working with complex young people in an educational setting to those who would like to gain expertise and further develop their skills in a setting like ours.

We are looking for Teaching Assistants, who can work with individual and small groups of children, prepare classrooms and materials, and build positive relationships with children and young people to promote interaction and learning. 

The ideal candidates will have a passion for working with complex young people who have needs ranging from autistic spectrum conditions to attachment difficulties and developmental trauma and be keen to help us develop our therapeutic approach towards helping our pupils achieve successful outcomes.

You will offer essential support to our Teachers and have the opportunity to assist in the planning and delivery of lessons in a creative and positive setting.

Your work will be challenging and rewarding in equal measure and you will be working in a school where we maintain a strong safeguarding culture, where pupils are listened to, respected and involved in as many decisions as possible.

Ultimately, all of our roles give you the opportunity to enrich the lives of young people and make a positive difference and we are looking for individuals with the right motivation, personal qualities and good levels of resilience.

We offer a friendly and inclusive working environment and the chance to be part of a fantastic multidisciplinary team, who work hard and support each other to deliver personalised, bespoke education & care. 

Our benefits package includes free parking, access to content on mindfulness, fitness, recipes and much more as part of our Mental Health and Well Being programme.  As well as opportunities for internal promotion, you will have access to high-quality Continuing Professional Development to help pursue your own personal goals. 

We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and all successful applicants will be subject to fully Enhanced DBS. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.disclosure.gov.uk We expect all our employees to share with commitment and strive to achieve the best possible outcomes for everybody in our care.  A full application form must be completed with all employment dates accurate and gaps in employment accounted for.