SEN Teaching Assistant - Support & Empower Young Learners

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

Job summary

Academics is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of needs in specialist settings in Folkestone. The role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities and involves working 1:1, in small groups, or alongside a class teacher to help pupils engage with learning.

Successful candidates will be patient, reliable and calm, building trusting relationships with pupils. Prior SEN experience helps, but transferable childcare or youth-work skills are valued as well.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Patience, positivity and adaptability are essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Confidence working with teachers and other professionals.
• Interest in supporting children with additional needs.
• Enhanced DBS, or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• SEN Teaching Assistant role across various SEN settings.
• Support pupils 1:1, in small groups, or in classroom alongside the teacher.
• Help pupils engage with learning and develop academically and personally.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience and adaptability

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

Confidence with teachers

Interest in SEN

Job description

Academics is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of needs in specialist settings in Folkestone. The role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities and involves working 1:1, in small groups, or alongside a class teacher to help pupils engage with learning.

Successful candidates will be patient, reliable and calm, building trusting relationships with pupils. Prior SEN experience helps, but transferable childcare or youth-work skills are valued as well.