SEN Teaching Assistant - Medway & Surrounding Areas

Simply Education Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Local opportunities

CPD & development

Job summary

Simply Education Ltd. is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with learning, confidence and development across Medway and surrounding areas. You will collaborate with teaching and pastoral staff to provide targeted support tailored to each pupil’s needs.

Roles may include 1:1 support, small-group interventions and classroom assistance, with opportunities across mainstream and specialist SEN settings in Medway and Kent. Flexible day-to-day and longer-term placements are available.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN
• Experience supporting pupils 1:1 or within small groups
• Confidence supporting a range of additional learning needs
• Experience with autism, ADHD, challenging behaviour or complex needs
• A patient, compassionate and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to support pupils both academically and pastorally
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing

Responsibilities

• As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside teaching and pastoral staff to support pupils with their learning, confidence and development.
• Depending on the setting, this could involve 1:1 support, small-group interventions, classroom support and helping pupils manage additional learning or behavioural needs.

Skills

SEN experience

1:1 support

Small groups

Behaviour support

Pastoral support

Safeguarding

Communication skills

Student wellbeing

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Medway & Surrounding Areas

Are you a caring and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity across Medway?

I'm currently expanding my network of Teaching Assistants for a range of day-to-day, short-term and longer-term opportunities across mainstream secondary schools and specialist SEN settings throughout Medway and the surrounding areas.

Whether you're looking for greater flexibility, want to gain experience across different settings or are searching for your next longer-term position, I can work with you to find opportunities that suit your experience, availability and preferences.

• Medway & Surrounding Areas
• Secondary Schools & Specialist SEN Settings
• Day-to-Day, Short-Term & Long-Term Opportunities
• Flexible Working Available

About You

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN
• Experience supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis or within small groups
• Confidence supporting a range of additional learning needs
• Experience with autism, ADHD, challenging behaviour or complex needs
• A patient, compassionate and adaptable approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to support pupils both academically and pastorally
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and pupil wellbeing

About the Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you'll work alongside teaching and pastoral staff to support pupils with their learning, confidence and development.

Depending on the setting, this could involve 1:1 support, small-group interventions, classroom support and helping pupils manage additional learning or behavioural needs.

What Can Simply Education Offer You?

• Dedicated Consultant Support - Ongoing support from Emily who will take the time to understand your experience and preferences.
• Local Opportunities - Access to mainstream and specialist settings throughout Medway and Kent.
• Flexible Working - Day-to-day, short-term and longer-term opportunities to suit your availability.
• CPD & Development - Access to training and ongoing career development support.