Teaching Assistant

Rikama Education Ltd are currently working with a SEN school located on the West Sussex/East Sussex/Kent border who are looking to recruit Teaching Assistants who can support with teaching and learning in the classroom.

Ideally you will have experience of working as a SEN Teaching Assistant with students and supporting a range of additional needs. In particular we are looking for applicants that are experienced in working with Autism and SEMH.

Ideally you will also be qualified to Level 3 (or working towards a TA qualification), have good literacy and numeracy skills, and the motivation and patience to support children with special needs.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities include:

• To provide a safe, supportive and nurturing classroom environment
• To liaise with the lead teacher in preparing the classroom
• Support children with special educational needs and diverse learning styles.
• Track and monitor student progression
• Adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures.

The right candidate MUST have:

• Experience of working with children or young adults
• Knowledge of working with a range of additional needs such as ASD (Asutism) and SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) issues.
• The right to work, without sponsorship, in the UK

Benefits of working with Rikama Education include:

• Free Parking
• Approved and accredited CPD courses
• Competitive salary with benefits, including pension scheme.
• Retail offers, high street discounts and vouchers
• Well-being Hub where we offer resources for services and products for your care needs.
• A supportive and dedicated consultant on hand to answer any queries or concerns

If you are happy in your current post; however, you have a colleague or friend that may be interested in this post, please pass on our email and number as Rikama Education run a referral incentive scheme for anyone who refers a person to us who is successfully placed.