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Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 16 days ago

Salary: £ 18,000 - 24,500 / Annum
Job Type: Contract
Location: Sittingbourne, Kent

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

EduTalent Group are partnering with a specialist education setting to recruit Teaching Assistants for a primary and SEN school in Sittingbourne.

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    A rewarding opportunity for a nurturing and reflective individual passionate about supporting pupils with SEMH needs

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    The role focuses on building trust, promoting wellbeing and helping pupils feel safe, valued and ready to learn

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    You will work within a supportive, inclusive and values led environment

Responsibilities

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    Provide individualised emotional, academic and social support to pupils

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    Help pupils feel secure, respected and engaged in learning

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    Work closely with class teachers, therapeutic professionals and the SEN team

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    Implement personalised strategies that reflect pupils’ needs and strengths

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    Adapt learning materials to support communication, regulation and engagement

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    Model and promote a values led approach centred on trust, belonging, aspiration, voice, pride and curiosity

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    Apply Therapeutic Thinking principles using relational, reflective and restorative approaches

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    Contribute positively to a caring and skilled team where relationships come first

Requirements

Essential

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    A calm, nurturing and thoughtful approach to supporting children and young people

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    Strong listening skills with the ability to respond with empathy and consistency

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    GCSEs or equivalent in English and Mathematics at Grade A* to C

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    A commitment to positive behaviour approaches and a culture of readiness, respect and safety

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    A willingness to learn, reflect and develop professionally within a supportive team

Desirable

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    Experience of working with pupils with SEMH or additional needs

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    Experience within a therapeutic, trauma informed or specialist education setting

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    An interest in developing skills in Therapeutic Thinking and relational practice

Benefits

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    The opportunity to work in a setting where relationships and wellbeing are prioritised

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    Access to high quality CPD, including Therapeutic Thinking training and reflective supervision

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    A fulfilling role where you can make a meaningful difference to pupils’ lives

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    A supportive and inclusive working environment focused on care, connection and progress

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