At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with additional learning needs and assist teachers in creating engaging lessons.
- Company: Teach South, a supportive educational organisation dedicated to student success.
- Benefits: Earn £105 per day, enjoy ongoing support, and develop your skills in a rewarding environment.
- Other info: Potential for permanent role and opportunities to enhance your SEN knowledge.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while gaining valuable experience in education.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a passion for helping young people succeed.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Job Overview
The Secondary School Teaching Assistant position with Teach South in Tonbridge and Bexhill, East Sussex, is a full-time role starting September 2025.
The daily salary is £105, paid weekly via PAYE.
This position supports children and young people with a wide range of additional learning needs.
Your Role
As a Teaching Assistant you will work closely with teachers and the wider school team to provide consistent support throughout the school day.
Responsibilities
- Support students during lessons, both individually and in small groups.
- Assist teachers with classroom activities and lesson preparation.
- Encourage student engagement, confidence, and independence.
- Support pupils with additional learning needs where required.
- Help promote positive behaviour and a safe, inclusive learning environment.
- Build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
Qualifications & Experience
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, caring, and a commitment to helping young people succeed.
- Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
- Reliability, adaptability, and proactivity.
- Previous experience working with young people or in education (desirable but not essential).
- Degree or relevant qualification (beneficial but not required).
- Experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Care Worker, Youth Worker, Nursery Practitioner or graduate interested in education, psychology or therapy.
Benefits
- £105 per day paid weekly via PAYE.
- Full‑time role starting September.
- Ongoing support from a dedicated Teach South Kent consultant.
- Opportunities to develop your SEN knowledge and experience.
- Friendly, supportive and highly rewarding school setting.
- Potential for the role to become permanent.
- Safeguarding
Teach South Kent is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and relevant pre‑employment checks.
Apply
If you are ready to begin a rewarding career supporting pupils with special educational needs, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to join Teach South Kent and start making a positive impact this September.
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