SEN Teaching Assistant
£23580 to £27,981 FTE | Full-time or part-time (3+ days)
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can truly make a difference every day?
We are an education recruitment agency working with a specialist SEN setting and are seeking compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support children and young people aged 5–19 with complex learning needs.
This is a non-mainstream role, supporting students with severe social communication difficulties, complex learning disabilities and challenging behaviours, helping them develop life skills, independence and confidence.
The Role:
- Supporting small classes (8–13 students), grouped by ability and need
- Assisting with literacy, numeracy, PSHE and daily living skills
- Using communication methods such as Makaton, symbols and sensory approaches
- Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour
- Working as part of a highly supportive, well-trained team
- Some personal care duties (full training provided)
What We’re Looking For:
- Empathy, patience and resilience
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Literacy and numeracy
- Calm, confident approach to challenging behaviour
- Willingness to provide personal care where required
Hours:
- 36 hours per week, term-time
- Part-time (3+ days) considered
Benefits:
- Fully funded qualifications
- Life assurance & medical cash plan
- Free hot lunch (term-time) & on-site parking
- Employee wellbeing & counselling support
- Supportive working environment in a beautiful semi-rural setting
Apply now to start a meaningful career supporting young people with SEN.
IND-Kent
Pay: £23,580.00-£27,981.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
