Teaching Assistants Urgently Required
Are you looking to join a Supportive Team at a School in Kent?
Are you passionate about supporting young people with special needs and eager to make a real difference?
This school in Edenbridge, Kent is seeking dedicated and caring Teaching Assistants to join their team!
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This school is a thriving special school for students aged 11-16, dedicated to providing a high-quality, therapeutic, and child-centred education for young people with a range of needs, including:
- Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
- Autism
- ADHD
- Communication difficulties
- Learning disabilities
What makes this School Special?
- Nurturing Environment: They prioritise forming positive, trusting and respectful relationships with each student, ensuring everyone feels valued and supported.
- Trauma-Informed Approach: They utilise a trauma-informed approach, creating a safe and therapeutic environment to help students overcome challenges and build resilience.
- Engaging Curriculum: They build on children's interests and prior skills to create engaging and inspiring learning opportunities within their thematic curriculum approach.
- Tailored Support: Their highly skilled team provides a wide variety of support, including tailored interventions, to address gaps in learning and support social and emotional wellbeing.
- Focus on Growth: They work closely with each pupil, developing their confidence and resilience, equipping them for their chosen pathway, and enabling them to flourish.
About the Role:
- You will be an integral part of this team, supporting teachers in delivering engaging and high-quality lessons for all students. This includes assisting with lesson planning, preparing resources, setting up the classroom, and providing support during lessons. You will also be involved in assessing student progress and providing feedback.
- You will work closely with individual students and small groups, providing tailored support and encouragement. This may involve helping students with their learning, providing extra help with specific subjects, and supporting students with their social and emotional development.
- Your responsibilities will include planning and delivering learning activities, marking student work, and contributing to the overall development of our learning environment. You may also be involved in leading small group activities, providing interventions, and working with students who have special educational needs.
They are looking for someone who:
- Holds a recognised qualification as a Teaching Assistant or has equivalent experience.
- Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students and staff.
- Is highly motivated and committed to student success, with a genuine passion for education.
- Has a strong work ethic and a positive attitude, demonstrating resilience and a willingness to go the extra mile.
- Is able to work effectively as part of a team, collaborating with colleagues and sharing ideas.
This is an exciting opportunity to:
- Make a real difference in the lives of these students, helping them to achieve their full potential.
- Develop your skills and knowledge in a supportive and collaborative environment, receiving ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Join a dynamic and passionate team, working alongside experienced and dedicated educators.
If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated individual who is passionate about education and supporting students, I encourage you to apply.
Please apply now, or call Paul Hirchfield on 01293 527416 for more information. paul.hirchfield@randstadeducation.co.uk
We look forward to hearing from you!
This is a full time, permanent position starting as soon as possible.
Please note that this role requires the ability to work independently and as part of a team, to be flexible and adaptable, and to have a strong commitment to safeguarding.
