SEN Teaching Assistant

Lotus Recruitment Ltd; Margate; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive specialist school

Long-term supply with potential perman

Competitive daily pay

Job summary

Lotus Recruitment Ltd is seeking a patient, resilient Teaching Assistant for a specialist SEMH school in Margate. You will support pupils across KS2-KS4 with SEMH needs, helping them feel safe and ready to learn.

The role is full-time, long-term supply with a potential to go permanent, and offers competitive daily pay. You will work closely with teachers to provide individual and small-group support, fostering positive relationships and effective behaviour management in a safe classroom

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEMH/SEN or challenging behaviour.
• Calm, patient, nurturing approach and consistency.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across KS2-KS4 with SEMH and behavioural needs.
• Build trusting relationships and encourage positive behaviour.
• Provide individual and small-group in-class support.
• Help pupils regulate emotions in challenging situations.
• Create a safe and calm learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to meet individual needs.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Positive relationships

Behaviour management

Education

TA qualification

Job description

SEMH Teaching Assistant - Margate

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.