Package Description

Teaching Assistant

Worksop 
£24,570 - £25,935 | Full Time (37.5 hours/week)

New School Opening 2026

Step into a thrilling new chapter with Keys Group!

Join us as a Teaching Assistant at our brand-new school opening soon in Worksop!

Be a vital part of building SEND support from the ground up, working with passionate colleagues to create an inclusive, thriving space where every child can shine!
 

About Keys Group

At Keys, we provide specialist therapeutic education and essential support for young people with complex needs, including emotional, behavioural, and mental health challenges.

We tailor learning for pupils who’ve struggled in mainstream schools or face risks like missing education, vulnerability, or exclusion.

Following the National Curriculum, our schools offer core subjects plus vocational courses and personal development.

With schools in various locations, including some alongside our residential homes, we create personalised learning to meet each pupil’s unique needs.

Our mission is to build a supportive environment where every pupil can thrive. With strong Ofsted ratings, we’re proud to lead in educational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and mentor learners in the classroom, on home tuition, outreach, and outdoor activities
• Help prepare materials and support lessons, with a focus on behaviour management
• Record daily progress and learning barriers
• Communicate regularly with parents and carers

 Requirements

• Passionate about supporting students with SEND
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a SEND or similar setting
• Level 3 TA qualification preferred

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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