Teaching Assistant - The Wymering School

At The Wymering School, part of the Southern Education Trust, we specialise in making magic happen every day, okay, maybe not actual magic, but you get the idea! We’re passionate about creating an environment where every child, regardless of their challenges, can shine.

We specialise in supporting young people with Social Communication and Interaction difficulties, associated Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties and high level of anxiety and/or associated distressed behaviour. We’re looking for super-organised, people-loving, multitasking gurus, and part superhero (cape optional), to join our growing team as Teaching Assistants.

Your role as a Teaching Assistant will involve helping students engage with their learning, supporting their emotional well-being, and feel confident in school.

You’llbe a key part of the classroom team, and a calming presence in moments of emotional turbulence (because let’s face it, the classroom can be a bit of an emotional rollercoaster).You’ll be the glue that holds everything together, the calm in the storm, the person who can help our students navigate their school day without it feeling overwhelming.

What you’ll be doing:

• Be the superhero sidekick students need in the classroom, helping them access learning in their own unique way, whether it’s helping them stay focused, managing behaviour, or just being there to listen.

• Assist in delivering personalised support for students; making learning fun and accessible and helping them feel at home in the classroom. Be the emotional support they didn’t know they needed.

• Use your organisational skills to manage the day-to-day needs of students and keep things running smoothly. Think of yourself as the backstage manager of a very lively show (but with fewer glittery costumes).

• Help create a positive, inclusive classroom environment where students feel safe to be themselves (even if that “self” involves a few wobbly moments).

• Collaborate with teachers, other staff members, because teamwork makes the dream work!

Who we’re looking for:

• Excellent communication skills

• Reliability, great organisational skills, and the ability to juggle. Not just balls or flaming torches (unless you’re into that!), but multiple tasks at once with the kind of grace only a true multitasker has.

• Experience of working with children(not essential)- especially those who’ve faced challenges. If you’ve worked with kids who have additional needs or disabilities, you’re basically our superhero in disguise.

• The ability to stay calm and collected in high-pressure situations - some days can be challenging but you can bounce back when things are tricky.

• A genuine passion for working with young people and the patience of a saint (or at least the patience of someone who’s had their fair share of ‘fascinating’ classroom moments!).

• The ability to adapt your style to each student, because no two days (or students) are the same.

• Enthusiasm and the right attitude are just as important!