Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

Term Time Teachers is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with SEN at a secondary school in Tonbridge. This role offers valuable classroom experience for graduates aiming to pursue teaching, educational psychology, or related child-focused professions.

The ideal candidate will hold a degree in a core subject or social science, or relevant experience, and demonstrate strong communication, patience and resilience.

Qualifications

• Degree in a core subject or social science (or relevant experience).
• Interest in supporting young people with additional needs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, resilience and a proactive attitude.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEN on 1:1 and small group basis.
• Work closely with teachers to deliver engaging lessons.
• Encourage student confidence, independence and academic progress.
• Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.

Skills

SEN support

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Education

Bachelor's degree in core subject or related

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Secondary School Tonbridge

Are you a graduate looking to build experience in education before pursuing a career in teaching, educational psychology or another child-focused profession?

A welcoming secondary school in Tonbridge is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) from September. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while making a genuine difference to young people's education.

This role would particularly suit graduates in English, Maths, Science, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology or other core subject and social science disciplines who are passionate about supporting students to reach their potential.

The role:

• Supporting students with a range of SEN on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Working closely with teachers to deliver engaging lessons
• Encouraging student confidence, independence and academic progress
• Helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Monitoring progress and providing feedback to teaching staff

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree in a core subject or social science (or relevant experience)
• A genuine interest in supporting young people with additional needs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, resilience and a proactive attitude
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

Whether you're considering teacher training or simply want to gain meaningful school-based experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive secondary school.