SEN Teaching Assistant. Job in Chatham Education & Training Jobs

Tradewind Recruitment; Abbey Gate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant in the Chatham area, starting in January 2026. In this role, you will support children with a range of SEN needs in primary schools, focusing on both academic and emotional support. Desired candidates should have relevant experience or qualifications. Offering competitive pay and access to CPD courses, this position is ideal for passionate individuals wanting to make a difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Dedicated Consultant

Access to CPD courses

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant or LSA is desirable.
• Experience working with various SEN needs is beneficial.
• Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS is required.

Responsibilities

• Support children with SEN on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Assess and discuss student progress with relevant parties.
• Engage in ongoing CPD and training as needed.

Skills

Experience with SEN students

Ability to work 1:1 or in small groups

Communication skills

Education

L2 or L3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Chatham

Full-time - per day - January 2026 (temp-to-perm)

Tradewind Recruitment are currently recruiting for an SEN Teaching Assistant to work across a variety of roles in Primary Schools, across the Chatham area, to start in January. These roles can range from working with children with autism, providing academic support, to working with children from trauma-informed backgrounds where the role is more relationship focused.

The schools we are working with range considerably themselves, from smaller single-form entry schools to larger multi-form schools. Ongoing CPD will also be on offer through our partnership with the National College.

Role

• Working primarily with children with SEN on a 1:1, or small group basis.
• SEN needs themselves can range from: ASD, ADHD, Global Delay, Speech and Language, SEMH, and/or Behavioural Needs.
• Working with small groups of students or individuals needing special attention
• Assessing students' progress and discussing development with Teachers, Parents/Carers, and external agencies if necessary.
• Undertaking CPD if the role requires it, in which you will be accredited for.

Requirements

• Experience working as an SEN Teaching Assistant or LSA would be highly desirable.
• Holding a L2 or L3 Teaching Assistant qualification would be highly desirable but not essential.
• Experience working with children with SEN within an education, pastoral, or personal setting would be highly desirable
• Either have, or be willing to get, an enhanced DBS on the update service.

Benefits of working with Tradewind Recruitment

• We offer highly competitive and fair rates of pay, paying to scale for all long-term/perm responsibilities.
• A specialised, highly experienced, and dedicated Consultant to be your main point of contact.
• An independent and experienced Compliance team to ensure you can continue working.
• Tradewind works with the National College and can offer over 2500 accredited courses that you would have access to, so you will be able to complete CPD at your own convenience.

For more information on the schools we are working with specifically, please apply to this advert and we will respond to you within 24 hours, or contact (url removed) or call us on (phone number removed).