SEN - Sen Teaching Assistant
11 days ago
Orpington
1:1 Teaching Assistant (KS4 & KS5) \n Full-Time | Term Time Only | Immediate Start Available \n Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome barriers, build confidence, and achieve success? \n We are looking for a dedicated and resilient 1:1 Teaching Assistant to provide tailored support to a student within a specialist educational setting for Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 learners. This is a highly rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in a young person's educational journey and future outcomes. \n The Role \n As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with an individual student, supporting them both academically and emotionally to help them engage positively with their education. \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Providing dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day\n, • Encouraging engagement, participation, and achievement in lessons\n, • Supporting behaviour, emotional regulation, and social development\n, • Building positive and trusting relationships with students\n, • Working collaboratively with teachers, pastoral teams, and external agencies\n, • Helping students develop independence, resilience, and confidence\n\n The Ideal Candidate \n We are looking for someone who is: \n\n • Patient, empathetic, and highly resilient\n, • Confident working with young people who may have additional needs or behavioural challenges\n, • A strong communicator with excellent relationship-building skills\n, • Calm under pressure and able to adapt to changing situations\n, • Passionate about helping students reach their full potential\n\n Experience within education, SEND, SEMH, youth work, mentoring, care, or support work is desirable, but a positive attitude and commitment to making a difference are equally important. \n What We Offer \n A rewarding role where you can genuinely change lives \n Supportive and experienced leadership team \n Ongoing training and professional development opportunities \n Valuable experience for those considering careers in teaching, psychology, youth work, or pastoral support \n A welcoming and collaborative working environment \n If you're looking for a role where every day brings new challenges, rewards, and opportunities to make a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. \n Apply today and help shape brighter futures for young people. \n