Teaching Assistant

Teach South Kent; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 17,527 - 19,372; Full time

Job summary

Teach South Kent is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Tonbridge this September. This full-time role supports children and young people with additional learning needs in a purpose-built environment.

The role involves assisting lessons, therapy sessions and enrichment activities to create an engaging learning space. You’ll work closely with teachers and the school team to provide consistent support, encouraging communication, confidence and independence

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or adults with additional needs (desirable but not essential).
• A patient, positive approach to supporting learners with diverse needs.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a school team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils during lessons, therapy sessions and enrichment activities.
• Providing individual and small group support to help pupils access learning.
• Encouraging communication, confidence and independence.
• Using positive behaviour support strategies to meet individual needs.
• Assisting with personal care where required.
• Helping create a calm, safe and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Caring approach

Experience with SEND

Team player

Reliable

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Tonbridge, Kent

Full Time | September Start

£95 - £105 per day (PAYE)

Are you looking for a rewarding role where every day makes a difference?

Teach South Kent is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Tonbridge this September.This is a full-time opportunity supporting children and young people with a wide range of additional learning needs in a welcoming, purpose-built environment.

The school provides a highly individualised education for pupils with complex learning needs, helping them develop academically, socially and emotionally through tailored support and specialist teaching.

Your Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you\'ll work closely with teachers and the wider school team to provide consistent support throughout the school day.Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils during lessons, therapy sessions and enrichment activities.
• Providing individual and small group support to help pupils access learning.
• Encouraging communication, confidence and independence.
• Using positive behaviour support strategies to meet individual needs.
• Assisting with personal care where required.
• Helping create a calm, safe and engaging learning environment.

We\'re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has a caring, patient and positive approach.
• Enjoys building meaningful relationships with children and young people.
• Has experience working with children, young people or adults with additional needs (desirable but not essential).
• Is reliable, flexible and works well as part of a team.
• Is passionate about helping every pupil succeed.

This role would suit experienced Teaching Assistants, Learning Support Assistants, Care Workers, Youth Workers, Nursery Practitioners or graduates considering a future career in education, psychology or therapy.

What You\'ll Receive

• £95-£105 per day, paid weekly via PAYE.
• Full-time role with a September start.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Teach South Kent consultant.
• Opportunities to develop your SEN knowledge and experience.
• The chance to work in a friendly, supportive and highly rewarding school setting.
• Potential for the role to become permanent.

Safeguarding

Teach South Kent is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and the relevant pre-employment checks.

If you\'re ready to begin a rewarding career supporting pupils with special educational needs, we\'d love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Teach South Kent and start making a positive impact this September.