Thank you for your interest in joining our school community. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced Teaching Assistants who are passionate about inclusion and motivated by making a meaningful difference to pupils with complex needs and their families.

 We are seeking committed and proactive High Needs Teaching Assistants to provide high‑quality, tailored support for pupils with complex needs across KS1 and KS2. These roles are highly rewarding and ideal for practitioners with experience in SEND who want to play a pivotal role in enabling pupils to thrive academically, emotionally and socially. Working closely with class teachers, the SENDCo and our specialist SEND teacher, you will contribute to a purposeful and inclusive learning environment, supporting pupils to access the curriculum, build independence and participate fully in school life.

This varied and rewarding role will involve:

•          Providing targeted, personalised support for pupils with complex needs, enabling them to make strong progress from their individual starting points.
•          Using specialist skills, training and experience to support learning, wellbeing, independence and appropriate behaviour in line with school policy.
•          Delivering interventions and provision outlined in EHCPs, ADPRs and the school’s SEND provision map.
•          Supporting pupils’ emotional wellbeing and dignity, including delivering intimate care where required.
•          Planning and delivering targeted interventions for individuals or small groups, with guidance from teaching staff.
•          Building effective relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and external professionals to ensure consistent and high‑quality support.

 We are looking for someone who:

•          Has proven experience supporting children with high needs and a strong commitment to inclusive practice.
•          Demonstrates secure literacy and numeracy skills (including GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent).
•          Communicates confidently, works effectively as part of a team and uses initiative to respond flexibly to pupils’ needs.
•          Is well organised, reflective, and committed to ongoing professional development.
•          Shares the values and ethos of a high‑performing, child‑centred school.

If you would like to discover more about this exciting opportunity, need any further information or you wish to have an informal discussion, please contact the school office on 01733 264340 and ask to speak to Georgia Vincent (SENDCo) or Jamie Parkhouse (Headteacher).  Visits to our school are warmly welcomed, so please contact the school office to arrange a tour (01733 264340 / office@tpa.keystrust.org).

Application statements for Trust internal candidates need to be emailed to office@tpa.keystrust.org by midday on Monday 11^th May.    Suitable interview dates will be agreed with the individual candidates

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