SEN Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start (Sittingbourne)

Teach South; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach South in Sittingbourne is recruiting a teaching assistant to join a specialist SEN school, supporting pupils with autism and severe learning difficulties. The role is full-time or part-time and starts immediately; you will help teachers deliver an engaging curriculum and support pupil confidence and independence.

Pupils may use visual supports, signing or assistive technology, so patience and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Patience, empathy and strong communication skills are essential.
• Experience in supporting pupils with autism or SEN is beneficial.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom activities and support pupil learning.
• Encourage pupil participation and progress.
• Support pupils using visual resources, signing or assistive technology.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to deliver the curriculum.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Visual supports

Signing

Assistive technology

Job description

Teach South in Sittingbourne is recruiting a teaching assistant to join a specialist SEN school, supporting pupils with autism and severe learning difficulties. The role is full-time or part-time and starts immediately; you will help teachers deliver an engaging curriculum and support pupil confidence and independence.

Pupils may use visual supports, signing or assistive technology, so patience and clear communication are essential.