Job Description

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

Permanent, Fixed-Hours, Term-Time Teaching Assistants

32.5 hours per week Working hours: 8:30am - 3:00pm
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 permanent 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, Graduate

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?
Work Location: In person