SEN Teaching Assistant - Secondary

Supply Desk; Dover; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated education recruitment agency seeks an exceptional SEN Teaching Assistant to support students aged 11-16 with severe learning needs and disabilities in Dover. This full-time role involves providing tailored support, adapting materials, and fostering an inclusive environment. Join us to make a real difference in the lives of students and advance your SEN career.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

Supportive agency team

Opportunities for long-term placements

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN.
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach.
• Passion for inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with EHCPs.
• Assist with personal care and mobility where required.
• Collaborate with teachers and SENCOs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Education

CACHE or NVQ qualifications

Job description

Join Our Team as a SEN Teaching Assistant – Make a Real Difference This September!

Are you passionate about supporting young people with severe and complex learning needs and disabilities? Do you thrive in a role where every day brings new challenges and rewards? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are a dedicated education recruitment agency working closely with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school inDover, and we’re on the lookout for an exceptionalSEN Teaching Assistantto join their team fromSeptember 2025.

This is a full-time position supporting pupils aged 11–16 with a range ofsevere and complex learning difficulties, including physical disabilities, communication needs, and sensory impairments. You’ll work closely with teaching staff and therapists to deliver tailored support that helps each student thrive both academically and personally.

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with EHCPs
• Assist with personal care and mobility where required
• Adapt learning materials to meet individual needs
• Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (in any setting)
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for inclusive education
• Relevant qualifications (e.g. CACHE, NVQ, or equivalent) are desirable but not essential

• Competitive daily rates and weekly pay
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• A supportive agency team that values your wellbeing
• Opportunities for long-term placements and career progression

Ready to take the next step in your SEN career?
Apply today and help shape brighter futures for young people who need it most.

Apply now or call us on 01227 450 995 for more information.

Visit www.supplydesk.co.uk for our list of vacancies in the Kent area.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS(formerly CRB) check and be on the update service, which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.

Supply Deskare REC Gold Standard regulated putting us in the top 10% of agencies in the UK!

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