Teaching Assistant

TieTalent; Rochester; On-site; GBP 18,815 - 22,996; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Family Growth Support

Job summary

A specialized educational institution in Rochester is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support students with SEMH needs. You will collaborate with teachers to create an engaging classroom environment, provide tailored support, and promote student development. Ideal candidates have a passion for education and a willingness to learn. This role offers a permanent, full-time contract with benefits including life assurance and mental health support.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in working with students with SEMH or additional needs.
• Experience in an educational or residential setting is desirable.
• Willingness to learn and develop within the role.
• Full UK Driving Licence preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher/tutor in delivering high-quality education.
• Provide appropriate and personalised support to students.
• Promote the development of students in line with company policies.
• Manage classroom equipment and resources.

Skills

Interest in SEMH

Team collaboration

Patience

Resilience

Proactive mindset

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location: Medway Green School, Wouldham, Rochester, ME1 3TS

Salary: £20,906.25 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday 08:30 - 16:00

Contract: Permanent, Term Time Only

UK applicants only. This role does offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our close-knit and supportive team at Medway Green School, located in Kent.

About The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the educational and developmental needs of our students. You’ll work closely with teachers and other support staff to create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment. You’ll be providing tailored support to individual students or small groups, helping them access the curriculum and encouraging independence, confidence, and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the class teacher/tutor in delivering high-quality education for all students.
• Assist with the implementation of school policies and procedures, ensuring a consistent and effective learning experience.
• Provide appropriate and personalised support to students, enabling them to engage with the curriculum as independently as possible.
• Promote the physical, educational, and moral development of students in line with company values and policies.
• Help manage classroom equipment and resources, reporting any maintenance needs as necessary.
• Contribute to the organisation of the classroom, including student groupings, displays, and learning materials, with consideration for the needs of students with SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking individuals who are passionate about education and are committed to helping children and young people thrive.

• A genuine interest in working with students with SEMH or additional needs
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Patience, resilience, and a proactive mindset
• Experience in an educational or residential setting (desirable but not essential)
• A willingness to learn and develop within the role
• A full UK Driving Licence is preferred but not essential - we have students participating in various offsite activities each week, so staff flexibility to support these outings is highly valued

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

• You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefit.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

About Us

Medway Green School is a special needs provision that provides for students whose SEMH/SEN needs have resulted in placement breakdown at their mainstream schools. We provide a nurturing and welcoming environment to SEMH students in Key stages 2-4, however within the next 2 years the provision will move to Key stages 3-4 only. Students will experience a personalised curriculum based on previous learning and identified needs. With a keen focus on therapy, education and personal development the school aims to help young pupils grow academically, socially and emotionally to enable them to achieve success as they progress through life.

Opened in 2019, Medway Green School presently provides education to 67 students, with a capacity of 70 students. We have welcomed our first KS4 cohort this year and have been excited to introduce subject specialists to our school, providing a secondary model of learning.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education?

We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

Health and Welfare and Other Information

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.