SEN Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Rochester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant for positions in Rochester, starting in January. The role involves working with children with various SEN needs on a 1:1 or small group basis, providing academic and relational support. Candidates should have experience in similar roles and be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS. Competitive pay and continuous professional development opportunities will be provided.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Dedicated consultant support

Access to CPD courses through National College

Qualifications

• Experience working as an SEN Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant is highly desirable.
• Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS on the update service.
• Experience working with children with ASD, ADHD, or other special needs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with children with SEN on a 1:1 or small group basis.
• Assess progress and discuss development with teachers and parents.
• Provide academic support and relationship-focused care.

Skills

Experience working as an SEN Teaching Assistant

Experience working with children with SEN

Ability to assess student progress

Strong communication with teachers and parents

Education

L2 or L3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Rochester

Full-time - per day - September 2025

Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting for an SEN Teaching Assistant to work across a variety of roles in Primary Schools, across the Rochester area, to start in January. These roles can range from working with children with autism, providing academic support, to working with children from trauma-informed backgrounds where the role is more relationship focused.

The schools we are working with range considerably themselves, from smaller single-form entry schools to larger multi-form schools. Ongoing CPD will also be on offer through our partnership with the National College.

Role

• Working primarily with children with SEN on a 1:1, or small group basis.
• SEN needs themselves can range from: ASD, ADHD, Global Delay, Speech and Language, SEMH, and/or Behavioural Needs.
• Working with small groups of students or individuals needing special attention
• Assessing students' progress and discussing development with Teachers, Parents/Carers, and external agencies if necessary.
• Undertaking CPD if the role requires it, in which you will be accredited for.

Requirements

• Experience working as an SEN Teaching Assistant or LSA would be highly desirable.
• Holding a L2 or L3 Teaching Assistant qualification would be highly desirable but not essential.
• Experience working with children with SEN within an education, pastoral, or personal setting would be highly desirable
• Either have, or be willing to get, an enhanced DBS on the update service.

Benefits of working with Tradewind Recruitment

• We offer highly competitive and fair rates of pay, paying to scale for all long-term/perm responsibilities.
• A specialised, highly experienced, and dedicated Consultant to be your main point of contact.
• An independent and experienced Compliance team to ensure you can continue working.
• Tradewind works with the National College and can offer over 2500 accredited courses that you would have access to, so you will be able to complete CPD at your own convenience.

For more information on the schools we are working with specifically, please apply to this advert and will respond to you within 24 hours, or contact (url removed) or call us on (phone number removed).