Teaching assistant

Teach South; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach South is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to support pupils at a specialist SEN school in Canterbury. You will work alongside teachers and support staff to enable learners to access an engaging curriculum, build confidence and develop independence.

The role can be full-time or part-time on a temporary basis, with immediate starts for suitable applicants. Experience with autism or complex learning needs is beneficial, and patience and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school, care, or support setting is helpful but not essential.
• Strong communication skills and patience are essential.
• Ability to support learners using visual aids and signs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ learning, communication and wellbeing.
• Help pupils follow routines and take part in classroom activities.
• Using visual resources and communication strategies as directed.
• Encouraging independence and positive interactions.
• Working collaboratively as part of a supportive team.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Job description

Teach South seeks a teaching assistant in Canterbury to join a specialist SEN school.

Working full or part time on a temporary basis, the postholder supports pupils with autism, severe and complex learning difficulties, and communication needs.

Daily pay ranges from £95 to £105.

Duties include helping learners access an engaging curriculum, building confidence and encouraging independence, while collaborating with teachers and support staff.

Some children rely on visual supports, symbols, signing or assistive technology, so patience, empathy and strong communication skills are essential.

Immediate starts are available for suitable applicants.

Teaching Assistants – SEN School Location: Sittingbourne Hours: Full-time or part-time Start: Immediate starts available

We’re looking for caring, patient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support pupils at a specialist SEN school in Sittingbourne.

Pupils have a range of additional needs, including autism, severe and complex learning difficulties, and communication needs. Some pupils may use visual supports, symbols, signing or assistive technology to help them communicate and take part in learning.

You’ll work alongside teachers and support staff to help pupils access an engaging curriculum, build confidence and develop independence.

Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with immediate starts for the right candidates.

The role may include:

• Supporting pupils’ learning, communication and wellbeing
• Helping pupils follow routines and take part in classroom activities
• Using visual resources and communication strategies as directed
• Encouraging independence and positive interactions
• Working collaboratively as part of a supportive team

We’d love to hear from you if you are:

• Patient, adaptable and keen to make a difference
• A confident and caring communicator
• Interested in supporting children and young people with additional needs
• Experienced in a school, care or support setting (helpful, but not essential)