Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Apex Education Recruitment; Chatham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Education Recruitment is seeking a compassionate Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated team supporting students with a range of Special Educational Needs and Learning Disabilities.

You will work Monday to Friday during term time, providing tailored support in and out of the classroom, helping students engage with learning, build confidence and develop independence while maintaining a safe, positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children and young people with learning difficulties is desirable.
• Patience, resilience and professionalism are essential.
• Background in care, support work, residential care or healthcare is transferable.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support in and out of the classroom.
• Help students engage with learning, build confidence and independence.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to maintain a safe, engaging learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Empathy

Communication

Job description

Recruiting for a compassionate and enthusiastic Special Needs Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated team supporting students with a range of Special Educational Needs and Learning Disabilities.

To start as soon as possible - Monday to Friday (Term time only)

A great opportunity for anybody with a background in care, support work, residential care or healthcare, as many skills developed in these settings are highly transferable to working in a school environment.

For the role as a Special Needs Teaching Assistant you will work closely with teaching staff to provide tailored support both in and out of the classroom. You will help the students engage with their learning, build confidence, develop independence, and achieve their individual goals. As a positive role model, you will contribute to creating a safe, engaging, and stimulating learning environment while maintaining high expectations for every learner.

Previous experience supporting children and young people with learning difficulties is desirable . Above all, we are looking for individuals who demonstrate patience, resilience, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to supporting students with additional needs.

This post is subject to a face-to-face interview, vetting checks including enhanced DBS and full compliance for working with children.

We aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We adhere to 'Safer Recruitment of Children’ guidance and all staff are fully trained.

Apex Education Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer