SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics; Lympne; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils across various Thanet schools. Roles include 1:1 support, small-group activities, and helping students engage in lessons with confidence and independence.

Successful candidates will have a caring, patient approach and strong communication skills, with SEN experience being advantageous and a DBS check (or willingness to obtain one) preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• SEN experience is advantageous.
• A caring, patient and consistent approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to individual pupil needs.
• Confidence working with teachers and support staff.
• Genuine passion for working with children with additional needs.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to pupils in lessons and activities.
• Assist with small-group activities and inclusive learning tasks.
• Support pupils to develop confidence, independence and social skills.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to implement learning plans.
• Contribute to creating a positive, inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

1:1 support

group activities

communication

patience

teamwork

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Thanet

Academics are currently looking for enthusiastic and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to support a number of our client schools across Thanet. With a variety of specialist settings available, there are excellent opportunities for candidates with different levels of experience to find the right environment for them.

Our schools support pupils with a broad range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), ADHD, communication and interaction needs, and complex learning difficulties. The role will involve working closely with pupils and teaching staff to ensure every child receives the individual support they need.

Your day-to-day responsibilities could include providing 1:1 support, assisting with small-group activities, supporting pupils within lessons and helping children develop their confidence, independence and social skills. You will work as part of a supportive team and play an important role in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment.

We're looking for individuals who are compassionate, patient and adaptable, with the ability to understand that every pupil is different. SEN experience is a strong advantage, but we are also keen to hear from candidates with transferable experience from education, childcare, care, youth work, mentoring, sports coaching or similar support-based roles.

For the right person, this is more than just a classroom support role - it's an opportunity to develop valuable experience, build meaningful relationships with pupils and make a genuine difference to their education and wellbeing.

What we're looking for

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable
• Previous experience within SEN is advantageous
• A caring, patient and consistent approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to adapt to the individual needs of pupils
• Confidence working collaboratively with teachers and support staff
• A genuine passion for working with children with additional needs
• An enhanced DBS, or willingness to obtain one

The role

• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• A range of specialist SEN school settings
• Immediate and September start dates available
• Competitive daily rates dependent on experience

If you're ready to take the next step in your education career and want a role where you can make a real difference to young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

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