Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 11 November 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,570 to £25,935 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 December 2025 |
| Location: | Cannock, WS11 0LG |
| Company: | Accomplish |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Keysgroup/TP/78744/7518 |
Summary
Teaching Assistant – Cannock WS11 0LG
£24,570-£25,935 | Full Time (37.5 hours/week)
Good Ofsted Rating
Make Every Day Extraordinary with Keys Group!
Join our supportive SEMH school in Cannock as a Teaching Assistant, where you’ll help students with special educational needs thrive through personalised support.
You’ll work alongside teachers to create a calm, inclusive environment that promotes wellbeing, confidence, and independence.
About Great Oaks College
Great Oaks College is a specialist school for students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs.
We offer a nurturing environment with small classes and personalised support, helping students who’ve faced challenges in mainstream education succeed.
Our mission is to build resilience, self-confidence, and a love for learning, while preparing students for academic success and life beyond school.
We cater to students aged 11 to 19, helping them discover their strengths, overcome challenges, and develop skills for future success.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and mentor students with their learning in class, at home, and through outdoor activities
- Help prepare materials and support lessons, focusing on behaviour management
- Write daily reports on student progress and challenges
- Regularly communicate with parents and caregivers
Requirements
- Passionate about helping students with SEND
- 2+ years of experience in a SEND setting
- Strong English and Maths skills
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.
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