SEN Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Shepherdswell; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay rates

Pension contributions

CPD opportunities

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment in Whitstable is recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils across the Dover district. You’ll work with teachers to help children with a range of needs, enabling them to reach their potential in welcoming school environments.

Whether you have education experience or transferable experience from care, youth work or coaching, we’d love to hear from you. Immediate starts available.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND is valued.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of children.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group support to pupils.
• Support classroom learning and positive behaviour.

Skills

Caring approach

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Reliability

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

• Location: Dover District, Kent (Dover, Deal, Sandwich, Walmer, Aylesham and surrounding areas)
• Salary: .00 per day
• Contract: Full-Time Long-Term Opportunities
• Start Date: Immediate Starts Available

Support Children to Thrive Every Day!

Tradewind Recruitment in Whitstable is currently recruiting on behalf of several specialist SEN schools across the Dover district that are looking to appoint enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants.

If you're passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people with additional needs, this is an excellent opportunity to join welcoming school communities where your support will have a genuine impact.

Whether you're already working in education or bring valuable experience from care, youth work, residential support, sports coaching or mental health services, we'd love to hear from you.

Your Responsibilities

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers and wider school staff to provide individual and small-group support for pupils with a range of additional learning needs. You'll help create a safe, engaging and supportive learning environment where every child can reach their full potential.

You could be supporting pupils with:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• ADHD
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Moderate, Severe and Complex Learning Difficulties
• Sensory, physical and medical needs

The role includes supporting classroom learning, encouraging positive behaviour, developing communication and social skills, and helping pupils become more independent both inside and outside the classroom.

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• A caring, patient and supportive approach
• Resilience and the ability to adapt to different situations
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Reliability, professionalism and strong attendance
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and families

Experience within an SEN setting is beneficial but not essential. Applicants with transferable skills and a genuine interest in supporting children with SEND are encouraged to apply.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

As one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, Tradewind offers:

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses through The National College
• Support from a dedicated SEN consultant based in Whitstable
• Opportunities for long-term placements and permanent positions
• Pension contributions
• Ongoing guidance and career support

If you're looking to move into education, Tradewind's Teaching Assistant development programme can provide the training and support needed to help you succeed within specialist SEN schools.

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references and the required safeguarding and compliance checks.