SEN Support Teaching Assistant — Growth & CPD

Sandwich Infant; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Private Healthcare Cover

Free Health Checks

Free Flu Jabs

Cycle to Work Scheme

High quality CPD opportunities

Access to Mental Health First Aiders

Onsite free parking

Healthy work/life balance

Job summary

Riverside Primary School in Kent is seeking a full time Teaching Assistant to support class teachers across the Foundation Stage to Year 6. This role is 32.5 hours per week, 5 days per week, term-time plus one week, fixed term to 21 July 2027, with 1-1 support for pupils and potential intervention delivery under the Inclusion Manager.

You will work in small groups, monitor progress, and contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or willingness to work towards).
• Experience supporting children with Autism and/or Speech and Language difficulties is advantageous.
• Understanding of a range of behavioural needs, with the ability to support children displaying challenging behaviour.
• Proven experience contributing effectively to learning in a classroom environment.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong commitment to helping all children reach their full potential.
• Caring, compassionate nature with genuine regard for children’s wellbeing.
• Enthusiastic, energetic, and adaptable approach to work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching support in small groups and where necessary work with individual pupils to the highest standards.
• Assist the implementation of individual programmes for pupils and help monitor their progress.
• Undertake specific duties identified by the class teacher.
• Maintain a positive, supportive attitude within a team.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Behaviour management

Independent and collaborative

Education

NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent

Job description

Riverside Primary School in Kent is seeking a full time Teaching Assistant to support class teachers across the Foundation Stage to Year 6. This role is 32.5 hours per week, 5 days per week, term-time plus one week, fixed term to 21 July 2027, with 1-1 support for pupils and potential intervention delivery under the Inclusion Manager.

You will work in small groups, monitor progress, and contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment.