Rikama Education
Teaching Assistant
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Rikama Education is seeking a compassionate SEMH Teaching Assistant for a vibrant specialist school in Maidstone.
This school offers a personalised, trauma-informed curriculum for students aged 11-16 with EHCPs for SEMH, often alongside ASC, ADHD, and attachment difficulties. Focusing on fostering independence and holistic well-being, integrating positive mental health provisions like PSHE, ELSA, and Mindfulness.
The Role
You'll provide crucial 1:1 and small group support, assist with personalised learning, implement positive behaviour strategies, and help students develop emotional regulation. You'll work within a supportive, trauma-informed team to create a nurturing environment.
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We're Looking For
- Essential experience supporting children with SEMH needs in a school or specialist setting.
- Understanding of ASC, ADHD, and attachment difficulties.
- Strong communication, patience, and resilience.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a trauma-informed setting.
- Understanding of safeguarding.
- Desirable: Relevant TA qualification
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If you meet the above criteria and would like to make a difference, please get in touch! Should you be interested in this post, please apply with an updated CV to callummoore@rikama-education.com
If you are happy in your current post; however, you have a colleague or friend that may be interested in this post, please pass on our email and number as Rikama Education run a referral incentive scheme for anyone who refers a person to us that we subsequently place at one of our schools.
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