SEMH Teaching Assistant

TimePlan Education; Farnham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

TimePlan Education in Farnham is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students both academically and socially. You will work closely with teachers to deliver engaging lessons, provide one-to-one and small-group support, and help students build confidence and positive learning habits.

As a valued member of a small, welcoming team, you will contribute to a safe, nurturing environment where every pupil can reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for working with children and young people.
• Be patient, caring, approachable and understanding.
• Able to build positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Flexible and resilient with a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering engaging and accessible lessons.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students.
• Encourage students to develop confidence, independence and positive learning habits.
• Help students overcome barriers to learning and re-engage with education.
• Promote positive behaviour and build trusting relationships with students.
• Create a safe, calm and nurturing learning environment.
• Support students' individual needs and celebrate their achievements.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure every student receives the support they need.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Location: Farnham GU10

Hours: Full-time

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them reach their full potential? Do you have the patience, empathy and enthusiasm to make a real difference in a young person's educational journey?

We are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and committed Full-Time Teaching Assistant to join our welcoming team in Farnham.

About the role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play an important part in supporting our students both academically and emotionally. Working closely with teachers and other members of the team, you will help create a positive learning environment where every young person has the opportunity to succeed.

• Supporting teachers in delivering engaging and accessible lessons.
• Providing one-to-one and small-group support to students.
• Encouraging students to develop confidence, independence and positive learning habits.
• Helping young people overcome barriers to learning and re-engage with education.
• Promoting positive behaviour and building trusting relationships with students.
• Creating a safe, calm and nurturing learning environment.
• Supporting students' individual needs and celebrating their achievements.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure every student receives the support they need.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for working with children and young people.
• Is patient, caring, approachable and understanding.
• Can build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Has a positive, flexible and resilient approach.
• Is confident supporting students with a range of educational, social and emotional needs.
• Can work effectively as part of a small, supportive team.
• Is enthusiastic about helping young people overcome challenges and achieve their potential.

Previous experience working in a school or supporting young people would be an advantage, although the right attitude, personality and willingness to learn are just as important.

Why join us?

• Become part of a friendly, welcoming and supportive team.
• Work in a small school where every student is known and valued.
• Make a genuine difference to the lives and futures of young people.
• Be part of a nurturing environment that recognises individual strengths and celebrates progress.
• Enjoy a rewarding role where no two days are the same.

If you are passionate about education and want to be part of a school that genuinely makes a difference, we would love to hear from you.

TimePlan Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. TimePlan Education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.

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