SEN Teaching Assistant - Term Time
Listed on 2026-01-14
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, School Counselor -
Healthcare
We are looking for a committed and consistent Teaching Assistant who is resilient and passionate about improving the life chances of our young people. We are a specialist provision for pupils aged 11-16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH), each with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
Inspire Academy is a fast-paced, dynamic place to work, where the children are at the heart of everything we do. As a dedicated Special School supporting children with SEMH needs, our support staff are an integral part of the team and we require someone who is devoted to making a difference. Every student at Inspire has an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) with SEMH as their primary need, with many having experienced fragmented education and challenges that mainstream settings cannot always meet.
Inspire is proud to be part of Rivermead Inclusive Trust, a well-established organisation within the Medway community. This is an exciting time to join us as we embark on ambitious plans, including the development of a brand-new, state-of-the-art building for our learners, scheduled to open in the near future.
Our mission is simple:
every child has the right to achieve
. With small class sizes and a passionate team, we provide a nurturing environment where students can rebuild confidence, develop positive behaviours, and make meaningful progress.
- Work closely with parents, carers, and external agencies to support each child’s journey
- Provide an inclusive environment in which all learners that have special educational needs and are disadvantaged are at the forefront of everything we do
- Create opportunities for academic success and personal growth in a safe, structured setting
- Experience working with children with SEMH or challenging behaviours
- Ability to build positive relationships and motivate pupils
- Relevant qualifications or experience (desirable)
- Driven by a genuine desire to make a difference for children with SEN
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed teaching assistant who:
- Understands the complexities of SEMH and is passionate about making a difference
- Supports with the delivery of engaging lessons tailored to individual needs
- Works collaboratively with colleagues and external professionals to support holistic development
- Supports pupils in the classroom and during social times
- Delivers 1:1 interventions to enhance learning and progress
- Engages pupils with challenging behaviours and inspire enthusiasm for learning
- Small class sizes for focused teaching
- A supportive and committed team that values creativity and innovation
- CPD opportunities for professional growth
- Opportunities to progress within your career with our Trust’s “Grow your own” ethos
- The chance to transform lives and make a real impact
If you believe every child deserves a chance to succeed and you have the skills and dedication to help them achieve it, we’d love to hear from you.
This is a position of 31 working hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time only plus 1 week for Staff Development days (39 weeks per year in total).
Please note:We are unable to accept CV's and in order for your application to be considered, an application form must be completed and submitted by the closing date. We reserve the right to shortlist and interview earlier than the stated closing date should an appropriate application be received.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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