Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An inspiring co-educational prep school is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team in Tunbridge Wells. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with children, supporting their learning in a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification and demonstrate a passion for education and teamwork. Responsibilities include motivating students, assessing their progress, and collaborating with teachers to provide tailored support. If you thrive in a dynamic educational setting and have a genuine love for nurturing young minds, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a primary education setting (employed or voluntary).
• Ability to work in a thriving, fast-paced educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and encourage children to achieve and develop.
• Record progress of children through formal and informal assessment.

Skills

Teamwork

Resilience

Inclusion

Love of Learning

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Foundation Degree in Education

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Teaching Assistant, Royal Tunbridge Wells

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Client:

Term Time Teachers Ltd

Location:

Royal Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

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Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

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NB41

Sector:

Primary

Town/City:

Tunbridge Wells

Contract Type:

Temporary

Teaching Assistant- Tunbridge Wells, Kent

We are hiring a Teaching Assistant to work in an inspiring co-educational prep school in Tunbridge Wells. This role will suit a Teaching Assistant whose personality effortlessly blends into the school's ethos of providing a friendly, supportive, secure environment where children are encouraged to make the most of every day.

No two days are the same as a Teaching Assistant as you spend time in the classroom supporting the Class Teacher deliver high quality lessons in stimulating indoor and outdoor learning spaces.

The ideal application will show evidence of resilience, teamwork, inclusion and a love of learning in their CV as these characteristics run through the school.

Responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant:

• To work with groups of children and take responsibility for their learning
• Motivate and encourage children to achieve and develop
• To record progress of children through formal and informal assessment
• To work with the SENCo and other teachers to develop and implement SEN provision
• Supervise pupils around the school
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school

Essential qualities for this Teaching Assistant role:

• Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification or desire to gain qualification
• Experience in a primary education setting (employed or voluntary)
• Ability to work in a thriving, fast-paced educational environment
• Can-do attitude and a team player
• To behave professionally and confidentially
• A sense of humour!

Desirable qualities for this Teaching Assistant role:

• Foundation degree in Education and/or Level 4 Teaching Assistant Qualification
• First Aid trained
• Experience in independent schools
• Any other relevant training

Information on the Teaching Assistant role:

Location - Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Year- EYFS- KS2

If this role interests you, you would like to know more or APPLY visit our website www.termtimeteachers.co.uk/jobs/ or contact Nikki by calling 01892 676076 or email your CV and state the job reference code.