Teaching assistant

Teach South; Harbledown; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Immediate starts are available for right candidates, with full-time and part-time hours. The role involves supporting learning, routines, and using visual resources and communication strategies to encourage inclusion and positive interactions.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school, care or support setting is helpful but not essential.
• You will be dealing with pupils with SEN needs and may use visual supports or signing as directed.

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

Skills

Patient

Adaptable

Confident communicator

Caring

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)