Rikama Education Ltd. is seeking enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate Teaching Assistants to join a specialist SEMH school in Bromley supporting pupils aged 518.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine, life-changing impact on children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs and challenging behaviour.

About the School:

• A caring, supportive and structured environment tailored to pupils with additional needs.
• Small class sizes to maximise engagement, focus and progress.
• A highly experienced and nurturing staff team, including a dedicated SLT.
• A strong Multi-Academy Trust offering excellent CPD and career development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading learning activities for individuals and small groups under an agreed system of supervision.
• Contributing to the planning and preparation of learning activities.
• Providing teachers with meaningful feedback on pupil progress, achievements and development.
• Supporting a strong team culture through ongoing professional development.
• Promoting inclusion and adapting support to meet diverse learning needs.
• Responding sensitively to pupils’ physical, emotional and behavioural needs.
• Upholding school policies, including safeguarding and health & safety.
• Attending multi-agency meetings when required.
• Liaising with parents/carers regarding learning support and welfare.
• Participating in progress meetings to review pupil development and next steps.
• Covering lessons within your allocated subject when needed.
• Updating key pupil documents, including passports and progress reviews.
• Attending all CPD and training sessions.
• Contributing to curriculum planning.
• Championing a specialist area (e.g., dyslexia, ADHD).

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in an SEN setting, particularly SEMH, is highly desirable.
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach.
• Passionate about helping young people achieve their potential.
• Team-focused, reflective and proactive.

Benefits of working with Rikama Education include:

• Competitive hourly rates of £13.69£15.69.
• Long-term placement with the potential for a permanent position.
• Weekly CPD and access to ongoing professional development.
• Continuous support from a dedicated Rikama Education consultant.
• A positive, inclusive school culture where staff are genuinely valued.

Apply Now

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 1029

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.