Job ID: S-U-6286 - SEND 121 Teaching Assistant

SEND 121 Teaching Assistant – Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 5PQSalary: £26,228 – £27,593 | Full Time (37.5 hours/week)Purpose of the RoleTo 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 Moorlands View SchoolPart 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 environmentKey ResponsibilitiesMentoring, supporting and inspiring a 121 student supporting them with curriculum-based learning in the classroom, and through outdoor activitiesAssisting with the preparation of learning material and contributing to the delivery of learning objectives with a strong focus on behavioural management and emotional health assessment toolsDaily reports on your 121 learners’ progress and barriers to learningWork collaboratively with members of SLT and Student Support & Intervention Mentor to support students and their parentsInteraction with parents/care givers on a regular basisRequirements:A committed and passionate view of students with SEND and SEMHAt least two years’ experience minimum of working in a SEND environment or similar unit/provisionA level 3 TA qualification is advantageousBenefits of Joining Keys Group:NEST enhanced pension schemeStaff Referral Scheme – Refer a friend to join Keys Group and split a £500 referral bonus between youEnhanced maternity and paternity payAccess to a blue light discount cardFully funded training and qualifications for all colleaguesEnhanced pay scales based on experience and qualificationsEmployee benefits scheme such as wellbeing app and a range of discounts Life assuranceCommitment to Equality and Armed Forces CovenantKeys 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.SafeguardingWe 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 Group and our Therapeutic Education Services hereSchool 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 will be carried out on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence checks.