SEN Teaching Assistant

Lotus Recruitment Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Lotus Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a patient, resilient Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEMH school in Margate after half term. The role supports pupils from KS2 to KS4 with SEMH needs in a calm, safe classroom.

You will build positive relationships, provide individual support, work with teachers, and help pupils regulate emotions. This is a full-time, long-term opportunity with potential to go permanent and competitive daily pay.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEMH or challenging behaviour.
• Calm, patient, resilient and nurturing.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Experience adapting to emotional regulation needs.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils across KS2–KS4 with SEMH needs and behavioural challenges.
• Building trusting relationships and encouraging positive behaviour.
• Providing individual and small-group support in the classroom.
• Helping pupils regulate their emotions and manage challenging situations.
• Creating a safe, calm and supportive learning environment.
• Working closely with teachers and other staff to support pupils' individual needs.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Nurturing

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Location: Margate, Kent

Pay: £93–£100 per day

Start Date: After October half term

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm

Contract: Full-time, long-term supply with the opportunity to go permanent

Lotus Recruitment is working with a specialist SEMH school in Margate that is looking for a patient, resilient and nurturing Teaching Assistant to join their team after half term.

The school supports students across Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 4 (KS2–KS4) with social, emotional and mental health needs, including additional needs and behavioural challenges. They are looking for someone who can build positive relationships, provide consistent support and help pupils feel safe, supported and ready to learn.

The Role

• Supporting pupils across KS2–KS4 with SEMH needs and behavioural challenges.
• Building trusting relationships and encouraging positive behaviour.
• Providing individual and small-group support in the classroom.
• Helping pupils regulate their emotions and manage challenging situations.
• Creating a safe, calm and supportive learning environment.
• Working closely with teachers and other staff to support pupils' individual needs.

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience supporting children or young people with SEMH, SEN or challenging behaviour.
• Is calm, patient, resilient and nurturing.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils who may struggle with emotional regulation.
• Has a consistent and positive approach to behaviour management.
• Is passionate about helping young people overcome barriers to learning.
• Has a Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant experience.

What's on Offer

• A supportive specialist school environment.
• A full-time, long-term opportunity.
• The potential for a permanent position.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people's lives.
• Competitive daily pay.