Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Ashford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses access

Pension contributions

Weekly PAYE

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is recruiting Teaching Assistants for specialist SEN schools in East Kent, supporting pupils with PMLD, SLD and Autism. Roles include 1:1 and small-group support, with personalised learning plans and collaboration with teachers and therapists.

We have both full-time and part-time opportunities, offering weekly PAYE, pension contributions, and access to CPD courses. Immediate and ongoing start dates available across multiple sites in East Kent.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Caring, reliable and enthusiastic approach.
• Experience supporting children or adults with additional needs or complex care needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assist with communication, sensory activities and personalised learning programmes.
• Support pupils with personal care where required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Caring demeanor

Job description

Teaching Assistant - PMLD (Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties)Teaching Assistant - PMLD (Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties)East Kent | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities£93-£100 per day | Weekly Pay | Immediate & Ongoing Start

Are you passionate about making a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people with complex learning needs?

Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a number of specialist SEN schools across East Kent that support pupils with Profound & Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe Learning Difficulty (SLD), Autism, physical disabilities and complex medical needs. Due to increased demand, we are looking to recruit caring, reliable and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants for both full-time and part-time positions.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils aged 4-19 in a highly specialist educational environment, helping them to access learning, develop communication skills and achieve their individual goals.

Your role will include:

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assisting with communication, sensory activities and personalised learning programmes.
• Supporting pupils with personal care where required.
• Encouraging independence, engagement and social development.
• Working closely with teachers and therapists to provide the best outcomes for pupils.

We're looking for people with:

• Experience working with children or adults with additional needs, disabilities or complex care needs, or
• A background in care, support work, healthcare, youth work, residential care or similar roles.
• A patient, compassionate and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Benefits

• Competitive daily pay of £93-£100 per day.
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities.
• Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses through The National College.
• Dedicated support from your local East Kent consultant.
• Weekly pay via PAYE.
• Pension contributions.
• Opportunities for long-term, permanent and day-to-day roles.