Teaching Assistants (SEN) - Term Time

Woodlands; Tonbridge, Wouldham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding learning institution in Tonbridge is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants to support children's education and well-being. Responsibilities include aiding in class teaching and leading intervention groups, creating a nurturing environment for students. Ideal candidates should be passionate about aiding children's progress and have a supportive, adaptable attitude. The school offers flexible hours, development opportunities, and a strong supportive team. Candidates must undergo an Enhanced DBS check as part of the employment process.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Annual well-being day off

Supportive team environment

Development opportunities

Dedicated well-being team

Qualifications

• Must be passionate about supporting children's learning.
• Ability to work on flexible hours to manage work-life balance.
• Experience in education sector is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support class teaching and provide a caring learning environment.
• Lead intervention groups for children with learning needs.
• Establish positive relationships with children.

Skills

passionate, fun and creative

caring, committed and motivated

experienced working with children

adaptable with a can-do attitude

great at working in a team

literate and numerate

able to establish supportive relationships

able to lead intervention groups

provide effective feedback

Job description

Nexus School are looking to recruit additional Teaching Assistants for our expanding School

Hours: 32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 08:45 - 15:45)

Locations

Our main site is based in Tonbridge and we also have a satellite provision in Wouldham Primary School, Wouldham.

Current placements are available at Nexus Tonbridge (both Primaray and Secondary) and also Nexus Wouldham.

Why be a Teaching Assistant?

To make a real difference to children's learning and progress by supporting class teaching, assisting in providing a learning environment that enables all children to learn to the best of their ability, to support all children's well-being and to lead intervention groups.

Are you:

• passionate, fun and creative
• caring, committed and motivated for yourself and others
• experienced working with children (although this is not essential);
• adaptable with a can-do attitude
• great at working in a team with initiative to work independently to support children in achieving their best
• literate and numerate with exam passes to evidence this
• able to establish supportive, caring and secure relationships with children, promoting respect, self-esteem and a positive, inclusive whole school ethos
• able to lead intervention groups in order to support learning or any emotional, social or behavioural needs of any children
• provide effective feedback to children and teachers including appropriate marking and record keeping to support the learning process

Yes, then you should workat Nexus School because:

• we are 'the school where excellence meets opportunity'
• our children are happy and make every day rewarding
• no two days are the same
• we are expanding with a lot of exciting opportunities for you to develop

We can offer you:

• flexible working hours to help you manage your work life balance
• an annual well-being day off for all staff
• a strong, experienced and supportive team of colleagues, all working towards the shared belief that children thrive when they feel consistently happy and safe at school
• a varied range of development opportunities for staff to learn new skills and progress in their careers
• a dedicated well-being team who work to support staff with day to day issues as well as a fun-packed social calendar for our staff to wind down

Training oppoutunities:

See attached information

Please note:

• In line with KCSIE 2025 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, Nexus reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and to share any pertinent information found concerning a candidate’s suitability to work with children with the Headteacher.
• NexusSchool are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable.
• We reserve the right to close vacancies early, therefore, if interested please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.