SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of needs in specialist settings in Folkestone. The role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities and involves working 1:1, in small groups, or alongside a class teacher to help pupils engage with learning.

Successful candidates will be patient, reliable and calm, building trusting relationships with pupils. Prior SEN experience helps, but transferable childcare or youth-work skills are valued as well.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Patience, positivity and adaptability are essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Confidence working with teachers and other professionals.
• Interest in supporting children with additional needs.
• Enhanced DBS, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• SEN Teaching Assistant role across various SEN settings.
• Support pupils 1:1, in small groups, or in classroom alongside the teacher.
• Help pupils engage with learning and develop academically and personally.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience and adaptability

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Confidence with teachers

Interest in SEN

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics are working with a variety of specialist and SEN settings, offering opportunities to support pupils with a wide range of needs, including ASC, SEMH, ADHD, communication and interaction needs and complex learning difficulties. Whether you already have SEN experience or are looking to take your first step into specialist education, we want to hear from you.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide tailored support to help pupils engage with their learning and develop both academically and personally. Depending on the setting, you could be working 1:1 with individual pupils, supporting small groups or assisting within the classroom alongside the class teacher.

The successful candidate will be someone who is understanding, reliable and patient, with the ability to remain calm and supportive when faced with challenging situations. Building trusting relationships is a huge part of the role, so we're looking for people who genuinely enjoy working with young people and are committed to helping them succeed.

Previous SEN experience is desirable, but we're also interested in candidates who have gained relevant transferable skills through childcare, education, care work, youth work, mentoring, sports or other people-focused roles.

What we're looking for

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable
• Previous SEN experience would be an advantage
• A patient, positive and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• Confidence working alongside teachers and other professionals
• A genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs
• An enhanced DBS, or willingness to obtain one

The role

• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Folkestone
• Full-time and part-time positions available
• Opportunities across a range of SEN and specialist schools
• Immediate and September starts available
• Competitive daily rates depending on experienceIf you're looking for a role where you can develop your experience, learn more about SEN and have a meaningful impact on the lives of young people, we'd love to hear from you.

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