Teaching Assistant

Swanley, Kent, South East, England

22nd September 2025

£13.69 - £14.50 per hour

Long Term Supply

Job Description

Rikama Education Ltd are currently working with a SEN school located in the Swanley area who are looking to recruit driven and professional Teaching Assistants.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be working with pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis.

Ideally you will have experience of working as an SEN Teaching Assistant with students and supporting children with ADHD, Down syndrome, and language difficulties.

We are also open to receiving applications from those with experience in transferable settings (tutors, sports coaches, music teachers etc)

Responsibilities of the role:
• Provide one-on-one and small group support.
• Supporting students from KS2-KS4
• Assist the teacher in delivering engaging lessons and activities.
• Support children with special educational needs and diverse learning styles.
• Help prepare classroom resources and maintain classroom organisation.
• Adhering to safeguarding policies and procedures.

The right candidate MUST have:
• Experience of working with children or young adults.
• Knowledge of working with a range of additional needs such as ASD and PMLD.
• A full RTW in the UK.

Benefits of working with Rikama Education include:
• Free Parking.
• Approved and accredited courses from CPD and IIRSM.
• Competitive salary with benefits, including pension scheme.
• Retail offers, high street discounts and vouchers.
• Wellbeing Hub where we offer resources for services and products for your care needs.
• Views to be supported on permanently.
• A supportive and dedicated consultant on hand to answer any queries or concerns.

In the first instance please apply with an updated CV to the email posted with the advert.

Email : Tariqkanani@rikama-education.com
Direct Dial : 0203 800 1030

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 who is successfully placed.

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