Between £92.00 and £100.00 Per Hour
Job description
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
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
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.
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Maidstone
- Type of Contract
- Temporary full-time jobs
- Salary indication
- Between £92.00 and £100.00 Per Hour
- Published at
- 14-05-2026
- Profession type
- Training
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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