SEN Teaching Assistant

CAMHS Professionals Ltd; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

CAMHS Professionals Ltd in Kent is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of needs in a specialist setting. The role involves working with teaching staff to deliver tailored support throughout the school day.

Immediate start options are available for both full-time and part-time positions. Previous SEN experience is desirable but transferable experience from care, youth work, education or support roles is welcome.

Qualifications

• Patient, caring and compassionate.
• Passionate about working with children and young people.
• Confident supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Calm and resilient in challenging situations.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Reliable, proactive and willing to learn.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning and development, individually or in small groups.
• Help create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils with a range of special educational needs.
• Encourage communication, confidence, independence and social development.
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and lesson preparation.
• Provide emotional and behavioural support where required.
• Help pupils manage transitions and changes throughout the day.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support pupils to develop essential life and educational skills.
• Follow individual learning plans, behaviour strategies and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Team player

Behaviour management

Safeguarding

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Kent

Location: Kent

Job Type: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs? Do you have the patience, empathy and enthusiasm to make a real difference in the classroom?

We are looking for dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join a specialist SEN school in the Kent area, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs and helping them to achieve their full potential.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and the wider school team to provide tailored support to pupils throughout the school day.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting pupils with their learning and development, both individually and in small groups
• Helping to create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment
• Supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs
• Encouraging communication, confidence, independence and social development
• Assisting teachers with classroom activities and lesson preparation
• Providing emotional and behavioural support where required
• Helping pupils to manage transitions and changes throughout the school day
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils
• Supporting pupils to develop essential life and educational skills
• Following individual learning plans, behaviour strategies and safeguarding procedures

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Patient, caring and compassionate
• Passionate about working with children and young people
• Confident supporting pupils with additional needs
• Calm and resilient when faced with challenging situations
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
• A strong communicator and team player
• Reliable, proactive and willing to learn
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Previous experience working within an SEN setting is desirable, but we are also keen to hear from candidates with transferable experience from care, youth work, education, support work or similar environments.

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive specialist school environment, where every day you can make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.

You will have the opportunity to develop your experience within SEN education, work alongside experienced professionals and play an important role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.

If you are enthusiastic, compassionate and ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.