Teaching assistant

Teach South Kent; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach South Kent is seeking caring Teaching Assistants to support pupils at a specialist SEN school in Sittingbourne. You’ll work with teachers to help pupils access engaging learning and develop independence. Ideal candidates are patient, adaptable and keen to make a difference.

Experience in school or care settings helps, but enthusiasm and a willingness to learn are essential. Pupils have autism, severe and complex learning difficulties, and communication needs.

Qualifications

• Patient, adaptable and keen to make a difference.
• Caring, enthusiastic and able to support pupils with additional needs.
• Interest in working with children with autism and complex communication needs.
• Experience in a school, care or support setting is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

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)