SEN Teaching Assistant: Impactful Role & Career Growth

Academics; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEN allowance and pension benefits

Confidential staff counselling service

Wellbeing app and platform access

Staff social and wellbeing events

Annual flu vaccinations

Job summary

Academics is seeking Inspirational Teaching Assistants (SEN) to support pupils aged 2–19 with severe, profound, or complex needs at a highly regarded special school in the Maidstone area. You will join a forward-thinking, professional team and help pupils reach their potential in a supportive environment.

Opportunities include pathways toward Senior TA and HLTA roles, with emphasis on safeguarding, inclusive practice, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Team working and taking responsibility.
• Experience in a special needs or child-focused environment, or passion for SEN education.
• Commitment to inclusive principles and safeguarding.
• Willingness to engage in professional development and career progression.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN within a class team and across other classes as required.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of learning experiences for pupils aged 2–19 with complex needs.

Skills

Team working

SEN/child-focused experience

Inclusive principles & safeguarding

Professional development & progression

Job description

Academics is seeking Inspirational Teaching Assistants (SEN) to support pupils aged 2–19 with severe, profound, or complex needs at a highly regarded special school in the Maidstone area. You will join a forward-thinking, professional team and help pupils reach their potential in a supportive environment.

Opportunities include pathways toward Senior TA and HLTA roles, with emphasis on safeguarding, inclusive practice, and ongoing professional development.