SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant Location: BromleySalary: £100 – £120 per dayJob Type: Full-time, Monday to FridayHours: 8:30am – 3:30pmStart Date: ImmediateKey Stages: KS1 & KS2 We are currently seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant to join schools across the Bromley area for an immediate start. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or someone with relevant experience supporting children with SEND and SEMH needs. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and school staff to support pupils within the classroom, helping them to access learning, develop their confidence and overcome barriers to education. About the Role As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will: Support children with a range of SEND and SEMH needs. Provide 1:1 and small-group support where required. Support pupils within a classroom setting. Work closely with the class teacher and wider school support team. Help pupils access the curriculum and participate in learning activities. Support children’s social, emotional and behavioural development. Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils. Encourage independence, confidence and positive behaviour. Adapt your approach to meet individual pupils’ needs. Support pupils across KS1 and KS2. Help pupils overcome barriers to learning and reach their potential. The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will ideally have: Experience working with children or young people. Experience supporting children with SEND, SEMH, behavioural or additional needs. A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development. A patient, calm and nurturing approach. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to build positive relationships with pupils. Confidence supporting pupils with challenging behaviour. A proactive, flexible and resilient approach. The ability to work effectively as part of a school team. Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, SEND Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Behaviour Support Assistant, Youth Worker or similar would be advantageous. Why Work With Pink Tile 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 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. What We Offer £100–£120 per day Full-time, Monday to Friday 8:30am–3:30pm Term-time only Support from an experienced education recruitment team Opportunities to develop your SEND and education experience Access to further education opportunities through Pink Tile Education A dedicated consultant throughout your placement How to Apply If you are passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning and have the patience, resilience, enthusiasm and communication skills required for this role, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this SEND Teaching Assistant opportunity in Bromley. Looking for a Different Area, Role or Start Date? Looking for a different area, role or start date? Register with Pink Tile Education to be the first to hear about new education opportunities in your area. Pay & Holiday Pay The pay stated is inclusive of the additional 12.07% PAYE holiday pay. Safeguarding 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. Important Notice 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. Apply to Job