Please be advised that this position does not offer UK VISA SPONSORSHIP.
KEYFORT Group are delighted to share an exciting opportunity as part of the expansion of our new Education Service, developed in partnership with South Tyneside Council. This role marks a key step in our journey to provide innovative, person-centred education for young people with complex needs.
Vacancy Job Title; Teaching Assistant
Vacancy Location; The Brinkburn Centre in South Shields.
Salary / Rate of Pay; £13.65 per hour
Contract type; Term time (39 weeks of the year) – Full Time or Bank
We are currently recruiting for the following roles:
* 2 x Permanent, Fixed-Hours, Term-Time Teaching Assistants
* 32.5 hours per week
* Working hours: 8:30am – 3:00pm
* 2 x Zero-Hour Teaching Assistants
* Flexible hours, depending on service needs
* As our Education Service grows over the coming months, we are committed to offering opportunities for progression. Our aim is to transition those who join us on zero-hour contracts into permanent roles wherever possible, providing long-term security and development for our staff.
This is a unique opportunity for a qualified TA who is seeking a change of pace from the traditional classroom or busy SEN setting. Unlike typical TA roles supporting multiple students, this position focuses on one-to-one support in a one-to-one classroom setting for students, allowing for a more personalised, consistent, and impactful approach to learning.
It is a non-traditional Teaching Assistant role that requires adaptability, creativity, and the ability to approach education and social development in an individualised way.
You will work closely with a Qualified Teacher to plan and deliver learning activities based on the student's EHCP targets, create visual resources, and use a range of communication techniques to support both verbal and non-verbal interaction.
Collaboration will be key: you will liaise our own SEND Lead and ACE Coordinator, student(s) care teams, and external professionals (e.g., Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker) to ensure a holistic, person-centred approach.
Essential Criteria
* Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification (or above)
* Experience supporting children or young people in education, care, or SEN settings, specifically those who experience Autism, Profound Learning Difficulties, or complex challenging behaviour
* A naturally positive and resilient attitude that fosters a safe, supportive, and engaging environment
* Strong understanding of safeguarding policies and practices
* Ability to adapt and differentiate support for young people with SEN
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable Criteria
* Additional qualifications/training in SEN support
* Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies
* Experience creating or using visual aids/alternative communication systems
Role Responsibilities
* Support a student on a 1:1 basis in their learning and daily routine, under the direction of a Qualified Teacher
* Deliver high-quality, safe, and person-centred support
* Create resources and activities that are adapted to the individual's EHCP goals
* Completion of associated admin, cleaning of the classroom environment, setting up of learning materials for learning
* Promote independence, communication, and social interaction in a creative, engaging way
* Work closely with families, care staff, and external professionals to ensure a joined-up approach
* Safeguard the young person at all times and act in their best interests
Who we're looking for: It's important that we share the same values, and ask that the following matters to you:
* Making a positive difference: you love knowing that what you do and how you do it matters.
* Taking pride in your work: you aspire to deliver quality in everything you undertake.
* Relationship building: you love taking the time to get to know people, their interests and aspirations. Building respectful and meaningful relationships is important to you.
What can KEYFORT offer you: As well as personal satisfaction in knowing you have been able to make a positive difference to the person's life. We also offer the following to our support workers;
* A contract that works for you, this is a term time role
* Paid Annual Leave; Protected Term Time Leave
* Training, Mentoring and Shadowing programmes; inhouse with our own RGN, Occupational Therapist and trained Psychologists
* Double Pay for bank holiday working
* Paid Enhanced DBS check
* Colleague Referral Scheme - £200 incentive bonus (T&C's apply)
* FlexEarn; which is a simple and safe way of accessing the wages you've already earned
* Blue Light discount card; giving you BIG discounts at major retailers
* Employee of the month scheme; winners receive a monetary voucher
* Recognition scheme with monetary rewards
KEYFORT Group Ltd are committed to Safeguarding and protecting Adults and Children.
We welcome applications from all areas of the community and welcome the opportunity to find out more about what you could bring to KEYFORT.
If you do not receive a communication from KEYFORT within 10 days, following your application submission, then on this occasion you have not been successful in our search requirements for this particular role.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temp to perm, Zero hours contract
Pay: £13.65 per hour
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee mentoring programme
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Referral programme
* Store discount
Application question(s):
* You must possess a Teaching Assistant qualification; Level 2 or above, can you confirm you have this?
* Please confirm your preferred role role type; Full Time or Part Time / Bank?
Work Location: In person