Job Description

To support teaching and learning by assisting teachers in delivering education and care to pupils with complex needs and challenging behaviours
About Acorns Marple
Welcome to Acorns School, where we empower young people to overcome challenges and reach their full potential.
Our school is built on a foundation of support, care, and a dedication to nurturing each pupil's unique journey.
With a strong history of helping children who have faced difficult periods in their lives, Acorns School provides a safe, inclusive, and positive environment where every child can thrive, regardless of gender, disability, or background.
Key Responsibilities

• Assist pupils with learning activities, adapting support to individual needs under teacher guidance.
• Support pupils' social, emotional, and behavioural development using trauma-informed approaches.
• Help manage behaviour in line with the school's behaviour policy and Staff Code of Conduct.
• Encourage pupil engagement and independence in learning tasks

• assigned to support in a specific class with a specific child

Requirements

• Experience supporting pupils in an educational or care setting.
• Experience working with pupils with SEND and complex needs.
• Awareness of safeguarding, behaviour management, and SEND principles.
• Ability to support teaching and learning effectively under supervision
• Patience, empathy, adaptability, and a positive attitude.

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

School tours are highly welcomed as a part of our interview selection process.
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.

Skills Required