🌟 Teaching Assistant (SEMH School)
📍 Location: Tonbridge Wells, Kent
💰 Pay: £13.70 – £15.20 per hour (depending on experience)
🕒 Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm
📆 Start Date: September 25, 2025

Are you passionate about supporting children with social, emotional, and mental health needs? Heart Teaching is working with a specialist SEMH school in Tonbridge Wells seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to help young people aged 7-19 thrive in a nurturing and positive environment. 💖

Your Role Will Involve:

• Supporting teachers in delivering lessons and implementing individual education plans (IEPs)

• Providing pastoral care focusing on students’ social and emotional wellbeing

• Building positive relationships to boost students’ confidence and self-esteem

• Assisting with lesson planning and creating engaging, inclusive learning environments 🌱

• Supporting behaviour management to maintain a calm and positive classroom atmosphere 🛠️

• Collaborating with staff, parents, and external agencies to support student progress 🤝

• Attending meetings and training to develop your skills and knowledge

What We’re Looking For:

• GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent)

• Experience or interest in working with children with SEMH needs (desirable but not essential)

• Positive, patient, and enthusiastic approach to supporting young people 🌟

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written 🗣️

• A commitment to promoting the wellbeing and development of all students 💡

What You’ll Receive:

• Competitive pay: £13.70 – £15.20 per hour, depending on experience

• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities 📚

• A friendly and supportive school community

• The chance to make a real difference in young people’s lives

Safeguarding & Compliance:
Heart Teaching is committed to safeguarding all children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check. 🔒

Important Information:

It is a criminal offence to apply for this role if barred from working with children. All applicants must pass safeguarding checks. ⚠️🛡️

Ready to Apply?
Send your CV to careers@heartteaching.com or call 01732 494 808 to speak with our team. 01732 494 808 to speak with our te 01732 494 808 to
Apply online at heartteaching.com

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to nurturing and supporting every child’s potential! 🌈