Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Academics; Ashford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking caring Special Needs Teaching Assistants to support SEN schools across Ashford. You will help create inclusive classrooms and adapt to a variety of settings through supply roles.

Experience in SEN is desirable; transferable care or youth-work experience is welcome. This position offers flexibility with potential for long-term or permanent opportunities within local schools.

Qualifications

• Caring, patient and reliable individuals are sought for SEN support.
• Calm, consistent approach and ability to build relationships with pupils.
• Good communicators and team players who are passionate about helping children.
• Previous SEN experience desirable, transferable care/youth-work experience also considered.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with autism, SEMH, complex needs and other learning difficulties.
• Assist across SEN schools and settings in Ashford, adapting to different environments.
• Contribute to a calm, positive classroom and supportive learning atmosphere.
• Collaborate with teachers and other staff to meet individual pupil needs.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Reliability

Communication

Teamwork

Relationship building

Job description

Special Needs Teaching Assistant - SEN Supply Ashford

We are looking for caring and enthusiastic Special Needs Teaching Assistants to support a range of SEN schools across Ashford.

This is a great opportunity for experienced Special Needs Teaching Assistants, SEN Teaching Assistants and candidates with relevant care, support, education or youth-work experience.

Why Supply?

Supply offers flexibility and choice.

As a Special Needs Teaching Assistant, you can experience different schools and SEN settings across Ashford, helping you discover which environment is right for you before committing to a permanent position.

You could support pupils with:

• Autism / ASC
• SEMH
• Complex needs
• Learning difficulties
• Communication needs
• Challenging behaviour

Long-Term & Permanent Opportunities

Supply doesn't have to mean short-term work.

For the right Special Needs Teaching Assistant, supply placements can lead to long-term and permanent opportunities.

It's a chance to:

• Explore different SEN schools.
• Build your SEN experience.
• Find the school that's right for you.
• Enjoy flexible working.
• Potentially move into a permanent Special Needs Teaching Assistant role.

We want Special Needs Teaching Assistants who are:

• Caring, patient and reliable.
• Calm and consistent.
• Confident building relationships with pupils.
• Good communicators and team players.
• Passionate about supporting children and young people.

Previous SEN experience is desirable, but transferable experience will be considered.

Why commit to one school before you've found the right one?

Try different settings through supply, gain valuable experience and, when you find the right school, explore the possibility of a long-term or permanent role.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.