SEN Teaching Assistant

CAMHS Professionals Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

CAMHS Professionals Ltd is seeking an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in the Kent area. You will support pupils with a range of additional needs and work closely with teachers to deliver tailored learning support throughout the school day.

We welcome dedicated individuals who are patient, calm, and reliable, with a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare. Immediate start options are available for suitable candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs is desirable.
• Comfortable communicating with pupils, staff and families.
• Able to work as part of a supportive team.

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 when needed.
• Help pupils manage transitions and changes during the day.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Support pupils to develop essential life and educational skills.
• Follow individual learning plans, behaviour strategies and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Strong communication

Team player

Reliability

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.

• 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.