Location: Bromley
Salary: £100–£120 per day
Hours: 8:30am–3:30pm
Days: Monday to Friday
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Age Range: 5–16 years
Are you an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant or SEMH Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity?
Do you have experience supporting children and young people with additional needs, challenging behaviour or complex needs?
If so, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.
Pink Tile Education are working with a supportive specialist setting in Bromley, who are looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior Teaching Assistant to join their team.
You will be supporting children and young people aged 5–16, helping them overcome barriers to learning and develop both academically and personally.
You will work closely with teachers and the wider school team to provide individual and small-group support to pupils with a range of SEND and SEMH needs.
The children you will support may have:
Autism / ASD
ADHD
SEMH needs
Complex learning needs
Moderate learning difficulties
Communication and language difficulties
Non-verbal communication needs
Challenging or distressed behaviour
Social, emotional and behavioural difficulties
You will need to be comfortable working with children who may display challenging behaviour and be able to remain calm, patient and consistent in different situations.
Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:
Supporting pupils on a one-to-one and small-group basis
Helping children engage with learning and classroom activities
Supporting children with emotional regulation and behaviour
Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
Supporting communication and independence
Helping pupils develop confidence and life skills
Working closely with teachers and other professionals
Supporting pupils to achieve their individual goals
Providing consistent and nurturing support throughout the school day
We are looking for someone who is:
Experienced working with SEND, SEN or SEMH
Confident supporting children with challenging behaviour
Patient, calm and resilient
Compassionate and empathetic
Able to build positive relationships with children and young people
A strong communicator
Reliable and committed
Comfortable working as part of a wider school team
Passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning
Previous experience within a specialist school, SEND setting, primary school, secondary school, alternative provision or similar environment would be highly beneficial.
Relevant qualifications are desirable, but experience and the right attitude are equally important.
£100–£120 per day
8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday
Full-time, long-term opportunity
Supportive specialist school environment
Valuable experience working with SEND and SEMH
Opportunity to make a genuine difference to children’s lives
Career development opportunities within the setting
Potential to take on additional responsibilities and progress into more senior roles
Opportunity to develop specialist SEND and SEMH knowledge
Potential for ongoing work and career progression
Dedicated support from the Pink Tile Education team
This is more than just a Teaching Assistant role.
For the right candidate, there is the opportunity to develop your career within the setting, take on additional responsibilities and progress into more senior positions as your experience and skills develop.
It could be an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to build a long-term career working within SEND and specialist education.
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 our candidates and 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.
We believe in “Best Fit, Every Time.” Our aim is to ensure every candidate we place has a positive impact on their new school while finding a setting where they can thrive and develop.
If you are an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, SEMH Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant who is passionate about supporting children and young people, we’d love to hear from you.
If you have the patience, resilience, enthusiasm and communication skills needed to succeed in this role, apply today!
Apply now to be considered for this SEND / SEMH Senior Teaching Assistant position in Bromley.
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