SEN Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Dover; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant for positions across the Dover district in Kent. Immediate start for pupils with various additional needs in specialist SEN schools. You will support teachers and staff to create a safe, engaging learning environment and help children reach their potential.

Experience in SEN is beneficial but not essential. You will participate in DBS and safeguarding checks, with a focus on building positive relationships with pupils, families and

Qualifications

• Experience in an SEN setting is beneficial but not essential.
• Applicants with transferable skills and a genuine interest in SEND are encouraged to apply.
• All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, references, safeguarding and compliance checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support for pupils with additional learning needs.
• Help create a safe, engaging and supportive learning environment where every child can reach their full potential.
• Support classroom learning, encourage positive behaviour and develop communication and social skills.

Skills

Caring demeanor

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Reliability

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Dover District, Kent (Dover, Deal, Sandwich, Walmer, Aylesham and surrounding areas)

Salary: £93.00 - £100.00 per day

Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunities

Start Date: Immediate

Support Children to Thrive Every Day! Tradewind Recruitment in Whitstable is currently recruiting on behalf of several specialist SEN schools across the Dover district that are looking to appoint enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants. If you're passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people with additional needs, this is an excellent opportunity to join welcoming school communities where your support will have a genuine impact.

Responsibilities

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers and wider school staff to provide individual and small-group support for pupils with a range of additional learning needs. You'll help create a safe, engaging and supportive learning environment where every child can reach their full potential.

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• ADHD
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Moderate, Severe and Complex Learning Difficulties
• Sensory, physical and medical needs

The role includes supporting classroom learning, encouraging positive behaviour, developing communication and social skills, and helping pupils become more independent both inside and outside the classroom.

What We're Looking For

• A caring, patient and supportive approach
• Resilience and the ability to adapt to different situations
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Reliability, professionalism and strong attendance
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families

Experience within an SEN setting is beneficial but not essential. Applicants with transferable skills and a genuine interest in supporting children with SEND are encouraged to apply.

All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references and the required safeguarding and compliance checks.