Rikama Education • Maidstone, Southern ME14 1EL

Teaching Assistant

About this role

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.

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

To be considered for these roles it is essential that you have the following experience

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 finlayferguson@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.