Teaching Assistant in Chatham

Rikama Education Ltd. is excited to be working with an SEMH behavioural school in the Medway area who are looking to recruit a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant.

The school supports students from KS3 – KS5 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

The school is set in a stunning picturesque location in Chatham.

Which adds to its unique and long running success.

You will be joining a close-knit team who support their staff as much as their students, making for a great working and learning environment.

To be considered for these roles it is essential that you have the following experience:

• Experience of supporting children/young adults with social and emotional support needs.
• An understanding and ability to build trust and empathize with students that have had challenging backgrounds.
• Experience supporting students within SEN school or candidates with a mental health support/young offender\’s background would be strong candidates.
• Being of a resilient and firm nature when necessary.

Duties:

• Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons and activities tailored to the needs of students.
• Provide one-on-one support to students with special educational needs, ensuring they can fully participate in classroom activities.
• Help create a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere that promotes learning and personal development.
• Support students in developing social skills and independence through mentoring and tutoring.
• Collaborate with educators to adapt teaching materials and methods to accommodate diverse learning styles.
• Monitor student progress and behaviour, providing feedback to teachers on individual performance.
• Assist in the preparation of classroom resources and maintain an organised learning environment.
• Foster effective communication with students, parents, and staff to enhance the educational experience.

If you meet the above criteria and would like to make a difference, please get in touch! Should you be interested in this post, please apply with an updated CV.

E: callummoore@rikama-education.com

T 0203 800 1030

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 that we subsequently place at one of our schools.