Teaching Assistant

Term Time Teachers; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Term Time Teachers is assisting a friendly secondary school in Maidstone to recruit a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with SEN from September. The role suits graduates or degree holders in English, Maths, Science, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology or similar fields seeking school experience before teaching.

You will work with a committed SEN team to deliver targeted academic and pastoral support, assist teachers with adapting activities, and help foster an inclusive learning

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant experience working with young people.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with SEN in lessons and around the school
• Delivering targeted academic and pastoral support
• Working with teachers to adapt learning activities where required
• Encouraging student participation, confidence and independence
• Helping create an inclusive and supportive learning environment

Skills

Communication

Reliability

Proactive attitude

Enthusiastic

Education

Degree or experience with young people

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Secondary School Maidstone

Looking to kick-start your career in education?

An excellent secondary school in Maidstone is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to join its SEN team, supporting students with a range of additional learning needs from September.

This role would be an excellent fit for graduates in English, Maths, Science, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology and other core subject or social science degrees who are looking to gain valuable school experience before moving into teaching or another education-related career.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting students with SEN in lessons and around the school
• Delivering targeted academic and pastoral support
• Working with teachers to adapt learning activities where required
• Encouraging student participation, confidence and independence
• Helping create an inclusive and supportive learning environment

We're looking for candidates who:

• Have a degree (or relevant experience working with young people)
• Are passionate about supporting students with additional needs
• Have excellent communication skills and a positive attitude
• Are reliable, proactive and enthusiastic
• Hold or are willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS

If you're looking for a rewarding role where every day makes a difference while building valuable experience for your future career, we'd love to hear from you.