Teaching Assistant

Rikama Education; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Rikama Education is seeking passionate SEN Teaching Assistants to work in a supportive SEN school on the West Sussex/East Sussex/Kent border. The role involves supporting students with autism and SEMH needs in a nurturing environment, ensuring they thrive academically and socially. Successful candidates will require relevant experience and ideally a Level 3 qualification in teaching assistance. Benefits include free parking, competitive salary, and CPD courses.

Benefits

Free Parking

Approved and accredited CPD courses

Competitive salary with benefits

Retail offers and high street discounts

Well-being Hub

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant is ideal.
• Understanding of diverse learning styles and special educational needs.
• Ability to provide a supportive and nurturing environment for students.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and supportive classroom environment.
• Liaise with the lead teacher in classroom preparation.
• Track and monitor student progression.
• Adhere to safeguarding policies.

Skills

Experience with children or young adults

Knowledge of Autism

Knowledge of SEMH

Good literacy and numeracy skills

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or working towards it

Job description

Rikama Education Ltd are currently working with a SEN school located on the West Sussex/East Sussex/Kent border who are looking to recruit Teaching Assistants who can support with teaching and learning in the classroom.

Ideally you will have experience of working as a SEN Teaching Assistant with students and supporting a range of additional needs. In particular we are looking for applicants that are experienced in working with Autism and SEMH.

Ideally you will also be qualified to Level 3 (or working towards a TA qualification), have good literacy and numeracy skills, and the motivation and patience to support children with special needs.

Whether you are looking for a new TA role to start immiediately, or for September, please apply today

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities include:
- To provide a safe, supportive and nurturing classroom environment
- To liaise with the lead teacher in preparing the classroom
- Support children with special educational needs and diverse learning styles.
- Track and monitor student progression
- Adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures.

The right candidate MUST have:
- Experience of working with children or young adults
- Knowledge of working with a range of additional needs such as ASD (Asutism) and SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) issues.
- The right to work, without sponsorship, in the UK

Benefits of working with Rikama Education include:
- Free Parking
- Approved and accredited CPD courses
- Competitive salary with benefits, including pension scheme.
- Retail offers, high street discounts and vouchers
- Well-being Hub where we offer resources for services and products for your care needs.
- A supportive and dedicated consultant on hand to answer any queries or concerns

In the first instance please apply with an updated CV to the email posted with the advert.

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Direct Dial : (phone number removed)

If you are happy in your current post; however, you have a colleague or friend that may be interested in this post, please pass on our email and number as Rikama Education run a referral incentive scheme for anyone who refers a person to us who is successfully placed.