Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to education? A welcoming secondary school in Lymington is looking for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a genuine difference to the lives of young people who may be struggling to engage with school and their education.
The role will involve working closely with pupils who may be disengaged from learning, helping them to build confidence, develop positive relationships with education and ultimately reach their potential.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils who are struggling to engage with education.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with students and act as a consistent source of encouragement.
- Support pupils to overcome barriers to learning and improve their engagement in school.
- Encourage positive behaviour, confidence and independence.
- Help students develop their social, emotional and educational skills.
- Work alongside teachers and pastoral staff to provide a consistent approach to supporting individual pupils.
- Adapt your approach to meet the needs of different students.
- Encourage pupils to participate in lessons and wider school life.
- Provide reassurance and guidance to students who may lack confidence in their ability or place within education.
About You
The school is looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about supporting young people and helping them succeed.
- Patient, resilient and empathetic.
- Confident building positive relationships with challenging or disengaged pupils.
- Able to remain calm and consistent when faced with difficult behaviour.
- A strong communicator who can work effectively as part of a wider school team.
- Motivated to make a real difference to pupils who may have previously struggled within education.
Previous experience working with children or young people is highly desirable. Experience within a school, SEN, pastoral, youth work or support setting would be particularly beneficial, although the school will consider candidates with the right attitude, personality and transferable skills.
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Teaching Assistant in Pennington employer: Teach South Kent
Teach South Kent in Tunbridge Wells is an exceptional employer, offering flexible teaching opportunities that cater to both full-time and part-time professionals. With a strong commitment to fostering a supportive work culture, we prioritise employee growth through continuous training and development, ensuring our teachers feel valued and empowered in their roles. Our competitive daily pay rates and the chance to work across various local secondary schools make this an ideal environment for educators seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
