Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant , Full time - Permenant

Location: Buxton, Derbyshire

Salary: £24,570 - £25,935* (Effective as of April 1st. If you start before this date, your annual salary will be £23,400 - £24,765, with an automatic uplift on April 1st)

We are looking for two dedicated and enthusiastic professionals to join our team as Teaching Assistants and contribute to the success of our new SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health) provision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide mentoring, support, and inspiration to learners by assisting with curriculum-based learning in the classroom, on home tuition, outreach activities, and through outdoor activities.
• Assist with the preparation of learning materials and contribute to the delivery of learning objectives, with a strong focus on behavioral management.
• Maintain daily reports on learners' progress and identify barriers to learning.
• Regular interaction with parents and caregivers to support the learning journey.

Ideal Candidate:

• A committed, passionate approach to working with students with SEMH and SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities).
• A minimum of two years' experience working in an SEMH or similar SEND environment.
• A Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is advantageous but not essential.

EPIC Benefits of Working for Our SEMH Provision:

• NEST Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Staff Referral Scheme: Refer a friend to join our team and receive a £500 referral bonus.
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Blue Light Discount Card
• Fully Funded Training and Qualifications for all colleagues
• Enhanced Pay Scales based on experience and qualifications
• Employee Benefits Scheme: Wellbeing app and various discounts
• Life Assurance

About the Role:

Our SEMH provision offers educational placements for pupils residing in a specialized residential home. These placements cater to male students with a range of SEMH and SEND needs. We are dedicated to providing individualized, specialist support to help each pupil achieve their potential.

Located in a peaceful, rural setting, our provision provides a calm and supportive learning environment. Recent refurbishments have created spacious, well-equipped classrooms with modern resources, and easy access to outdoor learning further enriches the educational experience.

We operate small, structured classes designed to implement Individual Education and Behaviour Plans (IEPs), which adapt the curriculum to meet pupils' abilities, Key Stages, and individual needs. These plans support progression towards nationally recognized qualifications, from Entry Level to GCSE. With a maximum of eight pupils per class, we maintain a high staff-to-pupil ratio to meet diverse needs.

More About Our SEMH Provision:

For further information about our SEMH provision and the specialized services we offer, please [insert relevant link here].

School tours are available as part of the interview process.

Please note, we may close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of suitable applications.

Safeguarding Commitment:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those in our care. This role requires an enhanced DBS check, suitable employment references, and online searches to safeguard our young people. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Veteran-Friendly Employer:

We are proud to be a veteran-friendly employer, committed to welcoming service personnel, veterans, and military families into our provision. We offer veteran-friendly policies, a Veterans Peer Support Network, and Military Awareness support for our colleagues.

We guarantee an interview for current and former service personnel who meet the role criteria. Please ensure your military experience is included on your CV for our resourcing team to get in touch.