Location: Bromley, South London
Salary: £100–£120 per day
Job Type: Full-time
Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday
We are currently looking for a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Student Support Assistant to join a welcoming SEND school in Bromley.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning. You will play an important role in supporting students’ academic, social, emotional and personal development.
As a Student Support Assistant, you will work closely with students, teachers and the wider school team to provide tailored support throughout the school day.
You will help students feel confident, supported and engaged in their education, while encouraging them to develop their independence and achieve their individual goals.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing 1:1 and small-group support to students
Supporting students with SEND and additional learning needs
Helping students engage with lessons and classroom activities
Encouraging students to develop confidence, independence and resilience
Supporting students with their social and emotional development
Helping students manage emotions and overcome barriers to learning
Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging appropriate choices
Building positive, trusting relationships with students
Supporting students during lessons, break times and lunchtimes where required
Working alongside teachers to support individual learning and development plans
Helping students develop their communication and social skills
Providing encouragement and positive reinforcement
Monitoring student engagement and providing feedback to the wider school team
Contributing to a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment
We are looking for a patient, caring and reliable Student Support Assistant who is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people.
The ideal candidate will be:
Passionate about supporting children and young people
Patient, empathetic and understanding
Confident working with students on a 1:1 and small-group basis
Able to build strong and positive relationships with students
Calm and consistent when supporting students who may display challenging behaviour
A confident communicator who can adapt their approach to individual needs
Positive, enthusiastic and encouraging
Resilient and able to remain professional in challenging situations
Reliable and committed to working as part of a team
Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Student Support Assistant, Behaviour Mentor, Youth Worker, Support Worker or similar is desirable but not essential
£100–£120 per day
Full-time hours, 8:30am–3:30pm
Monday to Friday, term time
The opportunity to work within a specialist SEND setting
Valuable experience supporting children and young people with additional needs
A supportive school environment
Potential for ongoing work and career development
At Pink Tile Education, we are a specialist education recruitment agency dedicated to matching talented education professionals with schools where they can truly thrive.
We take the time to understand both our candidates and our partner schools, ensuring the right fit for everyone involved.
Our team has extensive experience within education, particularly across SEND and SEMH settings, so we understand the unique challenges and rewards these roles bring.
Pink Tile Education, our schools and candidates all share the expectation of “Best Fit, Every Time”. Our job is to ensure that every candidate we place has a positive impact on the team of their new employer.
If you are passionate about supporting children’s learning and development and have the patience, enthusiasm, resilience and communication skills required for this role, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for this Student Support Assistant opportunity in Bromley.
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The pay stated is inclusive of the additional 12.07% PAYE holiday pay.
Pink Tile Education is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, professional references and all other safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake various background checks, including obtaining a DBS certificate if they do not already hold a valid certificate registered on the DBS Update Service.
In accordance with the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003, this advertisement is for the purpose of identifying suitable applicants. We reserve the right to withdraw the advert prior to the closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed.
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