Sen Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD courses

Market leading pay

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is partnering with a specialist SEN school in Chatham to support children with SEMH needs and learning difficulties. The school is seeking a compassionate SEN Learning Support Assistant on a full-time basis with an immediate start to help with everyday learning and daily routines.

You will provide reassurance, encouragement and individual support to help pupils develop life skills and independence, building positive relationships with children and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN, SEMH or learning difficulties.
• Ability to support children's emotional needs and daily routines.
• Kind, caring and patient approach.
• Genuine passion for helping children achieve goals.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and staff.
• Positive, patient and nurturing attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support children with everyday learning and routines.
• Offer reassurance and encouragement to develop life skills.
• Promote emotional wellbeing and independence.

Skills

SEN experience

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Behaviour support

Job description

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a specialist SEN school based in Chatham, supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and learning difficulties. The school is dedicated to providing a nurturing and supportive environment where every child is encouraged to feel valued, understood and confident in their abilities.

The school is looking to appoint a compassionate and kind SEN Learning Support Assistant on a full-time basis, with an immediate start. The successful SEN Learning Support Assistant will support children with their everyday learning, emotional wellbeing and daily routines, offering reassurance, encouragement and individual support to help them develop important life skills and independence.

The successful SEN Learning Support Assistant will have:

• Experience supporting children with SEN, SEMH or learning difficulties is desirable

• An understanding of how to support children with additional learning and emotional needs

• A kind, caring and patient approach to working with children

• A genuine passion for helping children achieve their individual goals

• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with children and staff

• A positive, patient and nurturing attitude

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

• Market leading rates of pay

• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you're paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there's no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.