Package Description

Senior Teaching Assistant – Cannock WS11 0LG

£26,676-£29,016 | Full Time (37.5 hours/week)

Good Ofsted Rating

Make Every Day Extraordinary with Keys Group!

Join Keys Group as a Senior Teaching Assistant for our EPIC team in Cannock, supporting students to develop practical skills for life and work.

You’ll help deliver hands-on activities, support personalised learning, and encourage students to build confidence and independence through real-world experiences.

About Great Oaks College

Great Oaks College is a specialist school for students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs. 

We offer a nurturing environment with small classes and personalised support, helping students who’ve faced challenges in mainstream education succeed.

Our mission is to build resilience, self-confidence, and a love for learning, while preparing students for academic success and life beyond school. 

We cater to students aged 11 to 19, helping them discover their strengths, overcome challenges, and develop skills for future success.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students with curriculum-based learning in the classroom, home tuition, outreach, and outdoor activities.

• Assist with lesson preparation and delivery, focusing on behaviour management and emotional health.

• Provide daily progress reports and identify learning barriers.

• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Student Support Mentor to support students and engage with parents.

• Keep parents or caregivers regularly updated on their child’s progress

 Requirements

• Is passionate about supporting students with SEND
• Has at least 2 years’ experience in a SEND or similar setting
• Level 3 TA qualification
• QTS/QTLS is a plus
   

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

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.

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