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Learning Support Assistant

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 95 - 100 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Tonbridge

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

About the Role

Teaching Personnel are currently seeking a dedicated and resilient SEMH Teaching Assistant to work within a supportive school in Tonbridge. This full-time role involves supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them engage with learning and develop positive behaviours within the classroom environment.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about supporting young people who may face barriers to education and require additional emotional and behavioural support.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEMH needs

Support students in managing behaviour and emotional regulation

Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities

Help create a structured, supportive and inclusive learning environment

Encourage positive social interaction and engagement with learning

Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and pastoral staff to support student progress

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

Previous experience working with SEMH, behavioural needs, or vulnerable young people

Strong behaviour management and communication skills

A calm, patient and resilient approach

The ability to build positive relationships with pupils

A commitment to safeguarding and supporting student wellbeing

Experience in education, youth work, care, support work, sports coaching or similar roles is highly desirable.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

Competitive weekly pay

Access to free CPD and specialist SEND training

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements

Access to a wide network of schools across Kent

If you are passionate about making a positive impact and supporting students with SEMH needs, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

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