Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Salary: £100 per day

Location: Cranbrook

Job Type: Full time- Monday to Friday 0915am to 415pm

We are excited to offer the opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team. This role is perfect for individuals passionate about supporting children with learning difficulties and those considering a career in teaching to gain valuable experience.

We are a special school for students aged 11-18 with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, located in Maidstone. We are committed to providing the best personalised approaches within an inspiring learning environment. Our values of kindness, hard work, communication, safety, and happiness are at the core of everything we do. We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to our team!

Day-to-day of the role:

• Assist students with their educational and social development, both individually and in groups.
• Support individual students inside and outside the classroom, enabling full participation in activities.
• Assist teachers with maintaining student records.
• Build and maintain successful relationships with students, treating them with respect and consideration.
• Deliver a personalised curriculum for each pupil’s learning.
• Collaborate with families and other agencies to ensure comprehensive support for pupils.
• Maintain high expectations for sustained academic and personal progress of all pupils.
• Promote readiness for the next steps in learning and support participation in modern British life.
• Encourage and promote positive behaviour in and out of the classroom.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with young people in an academic setting or as a volunteer.
• Educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) in literacy and numeracy.
• Committed to personal learning and development.
• Enthusiastic, focused, and resilient to day-to-day classroom pressures.

Benefits:

• Full support and training provided by experienced colleagues and teachers.
• Professional and supportive team environment.
• State-of-the-art working facilities.
• Genuine opportunities for professional development.

How to apply:

To apply for this Teaching Assistant position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.