SEN Teaching Assistants

Tradewind Recruitment; Lympne; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking Teaching Assistants for full-time roles in the Thanet area, with travel to Canterbury. The positions run 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, and pay £93 per day.

The schools support children with EHCPs and a range of needs from primary to secondary ages. You will provide tailored support, build relationships, aid behaviour management, and collaborate with families and agencies to create an inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with EHCPs and education support.
• Ability to care for students with additional needs.
• Willing to provide personal care.
• Right to work in the UK and DBS checks.
• Good communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students with EHCPs.
• Build positive relationships to encourage engagement.
• Support behaviour management and its impact understanding.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents and agencies for inclusion.
• Deliver highly personalised programmes addressing individual needs.

Skills

Compassionate

Adaptable

Patience

Strong communication

Teamwork

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Full time roles

SEN SCHOOLS in Thanet and surrounding areas

• Must be able to work 8.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday
• Location: Thanet and surrounding areas - must be happy travelling to Canterbury for work
• Pay Rate: 93 per day

Our client schools cater for children with a variety of needs, including complex sensory needs, medical needs and moderate learning difficulties including behavioural needs. Children's ages include both primary and secondary ages.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide tailored support to students with Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Build positive relationships with students to encourage engagement and personal growth.
• Support students in managing their behaviour and understanding its impact.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other agencies to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
• Facilitate the delivery of highly personalised programmes to address individual needs.

What We're Looking For:

• A compassionate and adaptable individual with a genuine interest in supporting young people.
• Previous experience in education, care, or working with students with additional needs
• Must be happy providing personal care
• Full right to work in the UK and hold an enhanced child only DBS on the update service or be willing to get a new one. A new one costs 62 and we will pay you back the fee once you have completed 20 days of work for us
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented approach.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Someone who can be a great role model for children, a great personality in the classroom