SER are currently recruiting Teaching Assistants for an SEN school in Tonbridge. This is an ambitious school for children and young people aged 2-19 with profound, severe and complex needs. The school invests in employing the best staff and in training them to achieve; as such the school strives to engage staff who are self-motivated, professional and dedicated. The school are looking for exceptional people to join their team who are able to demonstrate belief in the school culture and ethos; have a passion for working with children and young people with special needs as well as creativity and energy.

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant

Ages: EYFS – KS5

SEN: PMLD (profound multiple learning difficulties)

Hours: 08:30 – 15:30 (Full Time)

Rate: 12:31pr hr (+ holiday pay)

Location: Tonbridge

Start Date: Immediate Start

Ideal candidates will:

Professional and caring individual

Have a good understanding about safeguarding and working with vulnerable children

Flexible, adaptable and be able to use own initiative

Must be comfortable with personal care (toileting)

Moving and Handling (incl. Hoists) beneficial but not essential

Experience working within SEN or working with children is beneficial but not essential (all applications welcome)

As the range of pupil’s ages and SEN requirements vary, I am looking for flexible team members who are confident to work across all aspects of SEN and all key stages.

If you would like to find out more about the above position, please e-mail your CV along with a cover letter to the details below. If you are interested in working on a supply or a part-time basis then please ensure that this is clearly shown when you send in your CV and cover letter stating number days available.

All candidates must:

Be able to commit to working the hours specified above.

Provide an enhanced DBS registered on the update service. If you do not hold a valid DBS be willing to apply for a new DBS. The cost of a DBS is a one-off payment of £48 with an annual subscription of £13 per year to the DBS Update Service.

If you have been a UK resident for less than 5 years, a right to work visa must be provided and a criminal background check certificate must be provided for any country resided in for 6 months or more within the past 5 years.

Provide all required documentation (ID, Qualifications)