SEND Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one support for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in a specialist setting. This rewarding role involves collaboration with teachers and professionals to ensure that each student's needs are met, fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for young learners.

Qualifications

• Experience in a SEND or SEMH setting is highly desirable.
• Psychology graduates encouraged to apply.
• Strong communication skills and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised support to pupils with complex SEND needs.
• Implement support strategies based on each student's EHCP.
• Help students build confidence and independence.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patience

Flexibility

Proactivity

Education

Degree in Psychology

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you have experience working with children with varying needs, or a background in Psychology with a keen interest in education and development?

We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team at a specialist SEN school in Kent. This rewarding role involves providing one-to-one support to students with a range of SEND requirements, ensuring their learning and development is fully tailored to their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

Key Responsibilities as an SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Deliver personalised, one-to-one support to pupils with diverse and complex SEND needs.

• Implement and adapt support strategies in line with each student s EHCP.

• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to ensure effective delivery of support.

• Help students build confidence, social skills, and independence in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

• Monitor progress and provide feedback to staff and parents.

What we are looking for from an SEND Teaching Assistant:

• Previous experience working in a SEND or SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) setting is highly desirable.

• Psychology graduates with a genuine passion for working with young people are encouraged to apply.

• Patient, empathetic, and enthusiastic, with a flexible and proactive approach.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and families.

• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

This is a fantastic opportunity as an SEND Teaching Assistant to be part of a dedicated team, helping young people thrive in a specialist setting where every child s needs and potential are recognised and supported.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.