Secondary School Teaching Assistant

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 18,450 - 20,295; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated Teach South Kent consultant

SEN development opportunities

Friendly, supportive school setting

Job summary

Teach South Kent is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of additional learning needs in Tonbridge and Bexhill. This full-time role starts September 2025, with a daily rate of £105 paid weekly via PAYE.

You will work closely with teachers and the school team to provide consistent support throughout the day, helping to foster engagement, confidence and independence among students. The role offers ongoing consultant support and potential career development in SEN.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Patience, kindness and a commitment to helping young people succeed.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Reliability, adaptability and proactivity are valued traits.
• Experience with young people or in education is desirable but not required.
• A degree or relevant qualification is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Care Worker, Youth Worker, Nursery Practitioner or in education/psychology/therapy fields is relevant.

Responsibilities

• Support students during lessons, both individually and in small groups.
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and lesson preparation.
• Encourage student engagement, confidence and independence.
• Support pupils with additional learning needs as required.
• Promote positive behaviour and a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff and parents.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Caring

Relationship building

Reliability

Adaptability

Proactivity

Education experience

Degree preferred

Experience with youth

Education

Degree beneficial

Job description

Job Overview

The Secondary School Teaching Assistant position with Teach South in Tonbridge and Bexhill, East Sussex, is a full-time role starting September 2025. The daily salary is £105, paid weekly via PAYE. This position supports children and young people with a wide range of additional learning needs.

Your Role

As a Teaching Assistant you will work closely with teachers and the wider school team to provide consistent support throughout the school day.

Responsibilities

• Support students during lessons, both individually and in small groups.
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and lesson preparation.
• Encourage student engagement, confidence, and independence.
• Support pupils with additional learning needs where required.
• Help promote positive behaviour and a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.

Qualifications & Experience

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, caring, and a commitment to helping young people succeed.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Reliability, adaptability, and proactivity.
• Previous experience working with young people or in education (desirable but not essential).
• Degree or relevant qualification (beneficial but not required).
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Care Worker, Youth Worker, Nursery Practitioner or graduate interested in education, psychology or therapy.

Benefits

• £105 per day paid weekly via PAYE.
• Full‑time role starting September.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Teach South Kent consultant.
• Opportunities to develop your SEN knowledge and experience.
• Friendly, supportive and highly rewarding school setting.
• Potential for the role to become permanent.

Safeguarding

Teach South Kent is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and relevant pre‑employment checks.

Apply

If you are ready to begin a rewarding career supporting pupils with special educational needs, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join Teach South Kent and start making a positive impact this September.