Teaching Assistant

Term Time Teachers; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Term Time Teachers is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in a secondary school in Tunbridge Wells. This role offers experience across a range of subjects, ideal for graduates considering teaching, educational psychology, counselling or youth work.

Holders of a degree in a core subject or social science are preferred, with a strong passion for education and a commitment to building positive relationships with students and staff.

Qualifications

• Degree in a core subject or social science preferred.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.
• Demonstrated passion for education and supporting SEN learners.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional learning needs in lessons.
• Deliver targeted interventions and small group sessions.
• Promote engagement, confidence and independence.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and the SEN department.
• Help students overcome barriers to learning.

Skills

Degree relevance

Passion for education

Adaptable and empathetic

Relationship-building

Enhanced DBS (or willing to obtain)

Education

Bachelor’s degree (core subject or social science)

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Secondary School Tunbridge Wells

Do you want to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people while gaining valuable classroom experience?

A highly regarded secondary school in Tunbridge Wells is looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) across a range of subjects.

This position is ideal for graduates considering careers in teaching, educational psychology, counselling or youth work. Applications are particularly welcomed from graduates in English, Mathematics, Science, Psychology, Sociology, Criminology and other related disciplines.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting students with additional learning needs in lessons
• Delivering targeted interventions and small group sessions
• Promoting engagement, confidence and independence
• Working collaboratively with teachers and the SEN department
• Helping students overcome barriers to learning

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds a degree in a core subject or social science (preferred)
• Has a passion for education and supporting SEN learners
• Is adaptable, empathetic and eager to learn
• Can build positive relationships with students and staff
• Holds an Enhanced DBS or is willing to obtain one

If you're looking to gain invaluable experience within a supportive secondary school before progressing into a long-term career in education, we'd love to hear from you.