SEN Trainee Teaching Assistant. Job in Willesborough Education & Training Jobs

Vision for Education - Kent; Ashford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Ashford is seeking a SEN Trainee Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs. This role offers hands-on training and mentorship, ideal for someone passionate about education and making a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Opportunities for career progression

Friendly and supportive team

Qualifications

• Passionate about making a difference in children’s lives.
• Ideally has some experience working with children.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of SEN needs.
• Work one-to-one and in small groups under guidance.
• Contribute to a positive learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Team Player

Resilience

Job description

SEN Trainee Teaching Assistant
Location: Ashford, Kent
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £440 - £550 per week

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs (SEN)?
Would you like to train and grow within a nurturing primary school environment?

We are a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Ashford looking to appoint a Trainee Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEN across Early Years and Key Stages 1 and 2. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic, patient, and keen to develop a career in education.

About the Role:

• Support pupils with a range of SEN needs, including autism, speech and language difficulties, and social-emotional challenges.

• Work one-to-one and in small groups, under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCO.

• Receive hands-on training and ongoing mentorship.

• Contribute to a positive, safe, and stimulating learning environment.

We re Looking For Someone Who Is:

• Passionate about making a difference in children s lives.

• Calm, resilient, and nurturing in their approach.

• Willing to learn and grow within the role.

• A team player who is flexible and supportive.

• Ideally has some experience working with children (in a school, nursery, or youth setting), though full training will be provided.

We Offer:

• A friendly and supportive team of staff and leadership.

• Ongoing training and professional development.

• Opportunities for career progression, including potential routes into teaching.

• A school community that values inclusion, wellbeing, and learning for all.