Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking an experienced SEMH Teaching Assistant in Tonbridge to support pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs. You will work 1:1 or in small groups, helping students feel supported, build confidence and access education.

Relevant SEND/SEMH experience and appropriate qualifications are essential, with safeguarding checks conducted as part of our due diligence. This temporary position offers opportunities to make a genuine impact on pupils' progress and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND or SEMH.
• Must have relevant qualifications and training for the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small-group support to students.
• Build positive relationships to support engagement.
• Help students access education and participate in class activities.

Skills

SEMH experience

Patience

Resilience

Adaptability

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

Make a Difference as an SEMH Teaching Assistant

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant who thrives on building positive relationships with young people?

Teaching Personnel are looking for experienced TAs in Tonbridge to support students with SEMH and a range of additional needs.

You’ll work closely with pupils who benefit from more individualised support, whether that’s 1:1 or within a small-group environment. You’ll play an important role in helping students feel supported, build confidence and access their education.

We’re looking for people who are patient, resilient and able to adapt their approach to the individual needs of each student.

Relevant experience is essential for this position, particularly experience supporting children or young people with SEND, SEMH or other additional needs.

This could be a great opportunity for an experienced TA looking to take the next step and make a genuine impact on the pupils they support.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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