SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for education professionals is seeking SEN Teaching Assistants for full-time and part-time roles in Maidstone. Ideal candidates will have experience supporting students with additional needs and a background in psychology or education. The roles involve working closely with children with learning difficulties, offering a rewarding opportunity to make a difference. Competitive pay and training provided.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay

Access to CPD and specialist SEN training

Supportive consultants

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs is highly desirable.
• Individuals with classroom, care, or youth support experience are preferred.
• Graduates looking to gain experience in SEND are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Support students 1:1 or in small groups to access the curriculum.
• Assist students with a wide range of learning difficulties.
• Help develop students socially, emotionally, and academically.

Skills

Experience supporting children with additional needs

Classroom or care experience

Calm and adaptable personality

Education

Graduates in psychology or education

Job description

Now Hiring: SEN Teaching Assistants – Full-Time & Part-Time Roles!

Location: Maidstone and surrounding areas
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Short-term, long-term & temp-to-perm opportunities
Daily Rate: £90–£105 (depending on experience)
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Are you compassionate, patient, and passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children with additional needs? Teaching Personnel is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants for a range of full-time and part-time positions within Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools across Maidstone and surrounding areas, starting this September.

These rewarding roles will involve working closely with students who may have a wide range of learning difficulties and complex needs, either 1:1 or in small groups, helping them to access the curriculum and develop socially, emotionally, and academically.

You may be supporting students with:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH)
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Physical Disabilities or Sensory Impairments
• Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)

What we’re looking for:

• Experience supporting children or young people with additional needs is highly desirable
• Individuals with previous experience in a classroom, care, or youth support setting
• Graduates with a background in psychology, education, or related fields looking to gain experience in SEND
• Calm, adaptable, and resilient personalities who thrive in supportive roles

What we offer:

• Competitive weekly pay, paid via PAYE
• Full access to CPD and specialist SEN training
• Supportive consultants with experience placing staff in SEN settings
• Opportunities to work in outstanding SEN schools with excellent staff support

Whether you're looking to develop your career in special education or take your first step into a highly rewarding field, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to join Teaching Personnel and become a key part of helping students with additional needs thrive in Maidstone and beyond!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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