Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.69 to £14.50 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bromley, London, BR2 |
| Company: | Rikama Education |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 58944137 |
Summary
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.
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.