SEMH Teaching Assistant

TimePlan Education; Wrecclesham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

TimePlan Education Group is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to join a small school in Farnham. You will support students academically and emotionally, working closely with teachers to create a positive learning environment.

The role involves one-to-one and small-group support, helping students develop confidence and learning habits, and promoting positive behaviour within a nurturing setting.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for working with children and young people.
• Patience, caring, approachable and understanding.
• Ability to build positive and trusting relationships with young people.
• Positive, flexible and resilient approach.
• Confidence supporting students with a range of educational, social and emotional needs.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a small, supportive team.
• Enthusiasm for helping young people overcome challenges and achieve potential.

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 young people 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 achievements.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure every student receives support.

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.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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.

Interested?

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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