Teaching Assistants (SEN) - Term Time

Folkestonegirls; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus School is hiring Teaching Assistants to support children's learning and teaching in Tonbridge. This full-time position offers an inclusive environment, professional development opportunities, and flexible working hours. Ideal candidates should be passionate, adaptable, and committed to children's well-being.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Annual well-being day

Supportive team environment

Professional development opportunities

Fun social calendar

Qualifications

• Experience working with children (not essential).
• Able to establish supportive relationships with children.
• Capable of leading intervention groups.

Responsibilities

• Support class teaching and create a positive learning environment.
• Lead intervention groups for children’s learning.
• Provide effective feedback to children and teachers.

Skills

Caring

Adaptability

Teamwork

Literacy

Numeracy

Job description

Nexus School is looking to recruit additional Teaching Assistants for our expanding school.

Hours: 32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 08:45 - 15:45)

Locations:

Our main site is based in Tonbridge, with a satellite provision at Wouldham Primary School, Wouldham. Current placements are available at both sites.

Why become a Teaching Assistant?

To make a real difference to children's learning and progress by supporting class teaching, creating a positive learning environment, supporting children's well-being, and leading intervention groups.

Are you:

• Passionate, fun, and creative
• Caring, committed, and motivated
• Experience working with children (not essential)
• Adaptable with a can-do attitude
• Team player with initiative to work independently
• Literate and numerate with exam passes as evidence
• Able to establish supportive, caring, and secure relationships with children
• Capable of leading intervention groups to support learning and emotional, social, or behavioral needs
• Provide effective feedback to children and teachers, including marking and record keeping

Why work at Nexus School?

• We are "the school where excellence meets opportunity"
• Our children are happy and make every day rewarding
• No two days are the same
• We are expanding with exciting opportunities for development

We offer:

• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance
• An annual well-being day off for all staff
• A strong, experienced, and supportive team
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A dedicated well-being team and a fun social calendar

Training opportunities: See attached information.

Please note:

• In line with KCSIE 2024 guidance, Nexus reserves the right to conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence and to share pertinent information regarding suitability to work with children.
• All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable.
• We reserve the right to close vacancies early; interested candidates should apply promptly.