🧠 Teaching Assistant – SEMH School | Tonbridge Wells

📍 Location: Tonbridge Wells
💷 Pay: £13.70 – £15.20 per hour (Inclusive of holiday pay)
🕒 Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm (Term time only)
🏫 Role Type: Full-Time
📅 Start Date: September 2025 (or earlier if available)
👩‍🏫 Agency: Heart Teaching

💼 About the Role

Heart Teaching is working in partnership with a specialist SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) school in Tonbridge Wells to recruit a compassionate and resilient Teaching Assistant. You’ll work alongside experienced educators to support pupils aged 7–19 who require additional emotional, social, and academic support.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about making a real impact on young lives and supporting pupils in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

🧩 Key Responsibilities

• Support class teachers with lesson delivery and learning activities

• Help implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs)

• Provide 1:1 or small group support for pupils with SEMH needs

• Foster self-esteem, resilience, and confidence in students

• Collaborate with staff, parents, and external agencies

• Assist with behaviour strategies and emotional regulation techniques

• Maintain records and provide feedback on pupil progress

✅ Requirements

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English

• Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential)

• Experience in an SEMH setting or similar provision (preferred)

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• A positive, proactive, and empathetic approach

• Must have (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check

🌟 What We Offer

• A warm, inclusive school environment

• Support from experienced SEN and behaviour specialists

• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

• A chance to truly impact young lives

📩 How to Apply

Send your CV to careers@heartteaching.com, call 01732 494 808 01732 494 808 , or apply directly at heartteaching.com.

🔐 Safeguarding Notice

Heart Teaching is fully committed to safeguarding children and young people. All applicants will be subject to thorough background checks and must hold or obtain an enhanced DBS on the update service.