Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Term Time Teachers Ltd; Ashford; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Term Time Teachers Ltd is seeking caring and enthusiastic Special Needs Teaching Assistants to support SEN schools across Ashford. This supply role offers flexibility, variety and the chance to experience different SEN settings before settling into a permanent position.

You could work with pupils with autism/ASC, SEMH, complex needs or learning difficulties, building strong relationships and contributing to a calm, supportive classroom.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated caring nature and reliability.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Experience with SEN or care/youth-work is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with autism/ASC, SEMH, complex needs or learning difficulties.
• Build strong relationships and maintain a calm, supportive classroom environment.
• Assist lead teachers with activities and group work.
• Help pupils access learning and inclusion across different settings.

Skills

Caring

Patience

Communication

Team player

Reliability

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.