Teaching Assistant

Rikama Education; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and CPD courses

Long-term contract with potential for permanence

Supportive school environment

Excellent rates of pay

Job summary

Rikama Education Ltd. is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants for a special school in Tonbridge. The role involves supporting students aged 4 to 19 with a range of individual needs, including PMLD and ASD. Candidates will have the opportunity for a permanent role after the initial contract period.

The school offers a supportive working environment with excellent facilities, training opportunities, and competitive pay rates.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with PMLD, Complex Needs, and ASD.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to assist with personal care when required.

Responsibilities

• Support students across Primary and Secondary ages with individual needs.
• Provide support on a 1 to 1 or small group basis.
• Maintain excellent communication with students and staff.

Job description

Rikama Education Ltd. are currently working with a special school in Tonbridge who are looking for SEN Teaching Assistants to start as soon as possible for both Primary and Secondary learners, with the opportunity of a permanent role for the right candidate after the initial period.

The school offers excellent facilities on an extremely large site and educates and cares for students (mixed boys and girls) aged from 4 to 19 with PMLD, Complex Needs, Mental health conditions, challenging behaviour and who are on the Autistic spectrum. Some roles could require you to complete personal care.

Responsibilities

• Support students across Primary and Secondary ages with a range of individual needs including PMLD mental health, ASD and challenging behaviour.
• Provide support on either a 1 to 1 or small group basis.
• Maintain excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• A brilliant career with a supportive SLT and school environment.
• A dedicated Consultant.
• Training and CPD courses.
• A long‑term contract with the potential to go permanent at this school.
• Excellent rates of pay.