SEN Teaching Assistant — Empower & Support in Kent

CAMHS Professionals Ltd; Bexleyheath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

CAMHS Professionals Ltd in Kent is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of needs in a specialist setting. The role involves working with teaching staff to deliver tailored support throughout the school day.

Immediate start options are available for both full-time and part-time positions. Previous SEN experience is desirable but transferable experience from care, youth work, education or support roles is welcome.

Qualifications

• Patient, caring and compassionate.
• Passionate about working with children and young people.
• Confident supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Calm and resilient in challenging situations.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Reliable, proactive and willing to learn.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning and development, individually or in small groups.
• Help create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils with a range of special educational needs.
• Encourage communication, confidence, independence and social development.
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and lesson preparation.
• Provide emotional and behavioural support where required.
• Help pupils manage transitions and changes throughout the day.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils.
• Support pupils to develop essential life and educational skills.
• Follow individual learning plans, behaviour strategies and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Team player

Behaviour management

Safeguarding

Job description

CAMHS Professionals Ltd in Kent is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of needs in a specialist setting. The role involves working with teaching staff to deliver tailored support throughout the school day.

Immediate start options are available for both full-time and part-time positions. Previous SEN experience is desirable but transferable experience from care, youth work, education or support roles is welcome.