Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Teaching Assistant
Location: Tenterden, Kent
Pay Rate: £110 – £120 per day
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time (Flexible)

Job Description:
We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Secondary School in Tenterden. This role is perfect for someone passionate about supporting students’ learning, wellbeing, and personal development in a secondary school environment.

You will work closely with teaching staff to support students across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping to create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students in the classroom, both individually and in small groups

• Assist teachers with lesson preparation and delivery

• Provide additional support to students with SEN or other learning needs

• Help manage behaviour and encourage student engagement

• Contribute to a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people (preferred)

• Patient, proactive, and positive attitude

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily pay of £110 – £120

• Flexible working opportunities

• Supportive school staff and leadership team

• Valuable experience in a secondary school setting

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about supporting students and helping them reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a short cover note outlining your experience.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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