SEN Teaching Assistant – Meaningful Impact & Growth

Academics; Hawkinge; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics are seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of needs in specialist settings around Folkestone. You could work 1:1 with individuals, in small groups or alongside the class teacher, helping pupils engage with learning and develop personally and academically.

We welcome applicants with SEN experience or transferable skills from childcare, education, care work or mentoring. An enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) is required; starts available immediately or

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Patience, positivity and adaptability are essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with pupils.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and work with teachers.
• Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS.
• Interest in supporting children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to help pupils engage with learning.
• 1:1 support with individual pupils, small groups, or in classroom settings.
• Build trusting relationships and support pupils academically and personally.
• Collaborate with teachers and other professionals to support Student needs.

Skills

Experience working with children

Patience and adaptability

Strong communication

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Interest in SEN

DBS clearance

Job description

Academics are seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of needs in specialist settings around Folkestone. You could work 1:1 with individuals, in small groups or alongside the class teacher, helping pupils engage with learning and develop personally and academically.

We welcome applicants with SEN experience or transferable skills from childcare, education, care work or mentoring. An enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) is required; starts available immediately or