Care Assistant

Term Time Teachers; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Term Time Teachers are seeking compassionate Care Assistants to support children with special needs across various schools in Tunbridge Wells. This role offers flexible working hours, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development while making a positive impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Flexible working days and hours

Ongoing professional development and training

Holiday pay and unlimited holiday during term-time

Free online CPD training including 150 courses

Pension options

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Caring and empathetic nature.
• No prior experience necessary, passion for working with children is essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support students with special educational needs in the classroom.
• Assist teachers with tailored learning plans and activities.
• Encourage social and emotional development.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Emotional Intelligence

Communication Skills

Job description

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children with special needs? Term Time Teachers are looking for compassionate and dedicated Care Assistants to work across a range of special needs schools in Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Edenbridge, Sevenoaks, Crowborough, and Cranbrook.

Whether you are seeking full-time or part-time work, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in a variety of educational settings and support children with special educational needs.

Key Responsibilities as a Care Assistant:

• Support students with special educational needs in the classroom
• Assist teachers with delivering tailored learning plans and activities
• Provide one-on-one support to students, helping them engage with their lessons
• Encourage social, emotional, and academic development
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Work closely with teachers and other staff to ensure the needs of the students are met

What we are looking for:

• A caring, patient, and empathetic nature
• A passion for working with children with special needs
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills (no experience necessary)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team

Benefits:

• Flexible working days and hours to fit your lifestyle
• Opportunity to work in a variety of different schools, gaining diverse experience
• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students
• Pension (optional)
• Holiday pay and unlimited holiday during term-time
• Free online CPD training including 150 different courses
• Refer a friend and earn 75 for TA & 125 Qualified Teacher
• An experienced and dedicated consultant with an out of hour's service line.

Join Term Time Teachers and experience the joy of supporting children with special needs as a Care assistant while working across a variety of schools in your local area!

Alternatively, if this job is not for you then please still get in touch with us for other roles or refer it to a friend who might be interested in this role!

Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB).