SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A respected education recruitment agency is seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant in Sevenoaks, England. The role involves supporting children with various special educational needs, including ASD and ADHD, on both a 1:1 and group basis. Ideal candidates will possess a Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification or a willingness to obtain one, along with strong communication and teamwork skills. The position offers opportunities for ongoing support and training, as well as competitive pay rates.

Benefits

Access to a variety of SEND school placements

Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant

Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles

Free safeguarding and SEND-related training

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND in a school or care setting.
• Ability to support emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Willingness to work in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assist teachers with differentiated learning activities.
• Encourage independence and social development.
• Support with personal care where required.

Skills

Experience with children or young people with SEND

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Patience

Empathy

Flexibility

Reliability

Enthusiasm

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification or willingness to obtain

Job description

Overview

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Sevenoaks, Kent
Position: SEND Teaching Assistant (TA)
Contract: Full-time / Part-time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start Date: Immediate

Teaching Personnel are currently working in partnership with a well-regarded Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) school in Sevenoaks. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and communication needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with SEND.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with SEND on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assisting teachers in delivering differentiated learning activities
• Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and social development
• Supporting with personal care where required
• Working collaboratively with school staff and external professionals

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have experience working with children or young people with SEND (school or care setting)
• Are patient, empathetic, and resilient
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills
• Are flexible, reliable, and enthusiastic
• Hold a relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant) or are willing to work towards one

Experience within an SEN or specialist setting is desirable, but we also welcome applications from individuals with relevant care or support backgrounds.

What We Offer

• Access to a variety of SEND school placements across Maidstone and Kent
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
• Competitive rates of pay
• Free safeguarding and SEND-related training

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website.

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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