Teaching Assistant

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