SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Pay rate: £85 per day
Pathway Education is working with an “Outstanding” rated Special school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, that is looking for a full-time Teaching assistant to work with secondary aged pupils with SEMH (nurturing needs). Students have communication and interaction needs and each has their own EHCP. Pupils are aged between 11-18 and are taught in small class sizes (8-10) to ensure they receive extra academic, social and behaviour support to keep them on track in class and with their learning.
This is an excellent opportunity for somebody with previous school experience or someone looking to get experience as a teaching assistant if your background is from another sector. The school is looking for a confident, patient, nurturing, and resilient teaching assistant that can work well with pupils in small groups and 1:1. There are excellent career progression opportunities at the school for outstanding candidates.
Benefits of working at the SEMH school in Tunbridge Wells, Kent:
- A rewarding and flexible working day.
- A temp to perm contract at the school.
- A supportive SLT, school training and career progression opportunities.
- Excellent salary pay and benefits.
Suitable Teaching assistant candidates:
- Will have previous SEND or school experience, or somebody that has been working with young people as a career, youth worker, mentor, sports coach, or social worker).
- Will be flexible, proactive, reliable, patient and a good team member with a sense of humour
- Having your own transport is desirable due to the location of the school.
- Can work Monday to Friday (8.45am – 3.30pm).
Pathway Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must have an enhanced DBS or be prepared to obtain one.
If you are interested in this job email candidate@pathwayeducation.uk or fill in the form below