SEN Specialists

Academics; Lenham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

SEN Specialists in East Kent is recruiting experienced SEN Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Pastoral Officers and Intervention Specialists to support a range of specialist SEN schools across Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone, Thanet and Ashford.

We welcome applicants with direct SEN experience or strong academic backgrounds in Psychology, Education, SEN or related fields who are passionate about helping young people. Salary will be determined by qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience or a strong understanding of Special Educational Needs
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Relevant qualifications or experience for the role you are applying for

Skills

SEN Experience

Relationship Building

Communication

Job description

SEN Specialists - East Kent

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs?

We are currently recruiting SEN Specialists to support a range of specialist SEN schools across East Kent, including Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone, Thanet and Ashford.

We are looking to hear from experienced SEN Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Pastoral Officers and Intervention Specialists, as well as individuals with a strong academic understanding of SEN who are looking to begin or develop their career within specialist education.

The schools we work with support pupils with a wide range of needs, including:

• Autism / ASC
• ADHD
• SEMH
• SLCN
• Complex SEN
• PMLD

We welcome applicants who have direct experience working with SEN pupils, whether within schools, specialist provisions, residential settings, care environments or other relevant roles. We are also keen to hear from candidates with strong academic backgrounds in areas such as Psychology, Education, SEN or related subjects, who have a genuine passion for supporting young people.

What we're looking for: SEN Specialists

• Experience or a strong understanding of Special Educational Needs
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships
• A patient, resilient and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Relevant qualifications or experience for the role you are applying for

Finding the right SEN setting for you

Rather than placing candidates into a one-size-fits-all role, we take the time to understand your experience, expertise and career goals before matching you with a suitable SEN school.

Whether your strengths lie in classroom teaching, 1:1 support, behaviour and pastoral intervention, communication needs or complex SEN, we aim to find an environment where your experience can have the greatest impact.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.