SEN Teaching Assistant

Oasis Community Learning; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Oasis Academy Skinner Street is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support teaching staff in developing and delivering educational provision for learners. The role involves assisting the SENCO, working with pupils individually and in class, and preparing learning resources.

You will contribute to monitoring progress and provide feedback to ensure needs are met, with working hours 08:30–15:30 term time plus 1 inset week.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths.
• Teaching Assistant qualification desirable.
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in partnership with teaching staff.
• Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students.

Responsibilities

• Support the SENCO and work with pupils on whole-class and individual bases.
• Prepare resources to support learning activities and provide pastoral support.
• Contribute to evaluating student progress and provide feedback to the SENCO.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathetic approach

Education

GCSEs incl. English & Maths (C or above)

Job description

Oasis Academy Skinner Street currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated practitioner to join the team as a SEN Teaching Assistant, supporting teaching staff with responsibility for the development and educational provision of learners.

Job Overview

You’ll be responsible for supporting the SENCO and working with pupils on a whole-class and individual basis, preparing resources to support learning activities as well as ensuring pupils are supported pastorally. You’ll contribute to evaluating student progress and provide feedback to the SENCO to ensure all students’ learning needs are being met.

Working hours are 08:30hrs - 15:30hrs term time only plus 1 week for inset days.

Job Requirements

• A minimum of 3 GCSEs at C grade or above, including English and Maths
• Teaching Assistant qualification desirable
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work in partnership with teaching staff
• Ability to be empathetic and understanding to the needs of students

Why join us?

As a SEN Teaching Assistant within Oasis Academy Skinner Street, you’ll be able to build upon your existing skillset within a supportive environment, with professional development, training, and career progression opportunities available.

Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place week commencing 23rd November 2026.

Skinner Street Primary School is committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.