SEND Teaching Assistant — ASD/SEMH, 1-1 and Class Support

TeacherActive; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Courses

Market leading pay

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is partnering with a SEND school in Tunbridge Wells to recruit a Teaching Assistant on a long-term basis. You will support children both 1-1 and in the classroom, providing personal care where needed and assisting with tasks tailored to individual learning plans.

The role requires experience with SEND, ASD and SEMH, confidence managing challenging behaviour, and a patient, adaptable approach. Onboarding is straightforward with dedicated Consultant support and CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND is essential.
• Experience supporting children with ASD and SEMH needs is required.
• Confidence supporting challenging behaviour.
• Experience working 1-1 with children on individual tasks.
• Willingness to provide personal care where required.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care where required.
• Support children with challenging behaviour.
• Work 1-1 with pupils on individual tasks.
• Support pupils within the wider classroom environment.

Skills

SEND experience

ASD/SEMH experience

1-1 support

Personal care willingness

Patient and adaptable

Job description

TeacherActive is partnering with a SEND school in Tunbridge Wells to recruit a Teaching Assistant on a long-term basis. You will support children both 1-1 and in the classroom, providing personal care where needed and assisting with tasks tailored to individual learning plans.

The role requires experience with SEND, ASD and SEMH, confidence managing challenging behaviour, and a patient, adaptable approach. Onboarding is straightforward with dedicated Consultant support and CPD opportunities.