SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational organization as a SEN Teaching Assistant in Maidstone. You will support children with special educational needs, helping them overcome barriers to learning in a positive and nurturing environment. This full-time role offers competitive pay and professional development opportunities, starting immediately after half term or in September 2025. If you are passionate about making a difference in children's lives, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Competitive pay

Professional development opportunities

Ongoing support from consultants

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• Experience with children with special educational needs (SEN) or willingness to learn.
• Ability to provide one-on-one support and assist in group work.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEN to reach their potential.
• Work effectively across different year groups.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Relevant qualifications for SEN

Job description

Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
Start Date: Immediate after half term & September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term

Teaching Personnel is working with a number of lovely Primary schools in your area who are seeking passionate, dedicated, and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to join their teams. These schools pride themselves on creating a positive and supportive learning environment for all students, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with children with special educational needs (SEN), or a strong desire to learn.

• Ability to work effectively with children of all abilities, providing one-on-one support as well as assisting in group work.

• Passionate about helping children reach their full potential and overcome learning barriers.

• Team players with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Flexibility to work across different year groups and support a range of SEN needs.

What We Offer:

• Supportive and welcoming school environments with friendly staff and a great team ethos.

• Full-time positions with the potential for long-term placements, starting immediately after half term or September 2024.

• Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development and training.

• Ongoing support from your Teaching Personnel consultant throughout your placement.

If you’re looking for an exciting and rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children’s education and well-being, then we want to hear from you!

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.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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