Teaching assistant

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

Job summary

Teach South in Sittingbourne is recruiting a teaching assistant to join a specialist SEN school, supporting pupils with autism and severe learning difficulties. The role is full-time or part-time and starts immediately; you will help teachers deliver an engaging curriculum and support pupil confidence and independence.

Pupils may use visual supports, signing or assistive technology, so patience and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Patience, empathy and strong communication skills are essential.
• Experience in supporting pupils with autism or SEN is beneficial.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom activities and support pupil learning.
• Encourage pupil participation and progress.
• Support pupils using visual resources, signing or assistive technology.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to deliver the curriculum.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Visual supports

Signing

Assistive technology

Job description

Teach South seeks a teaching assistant in Sittingbourne to join a specialist SEN school, supporting pupils with autism, severe learning difficulties and communication needs. Working full time or part time on a temporary basis, the postholder helps teachers deliver an engaging curriculum, building confidence and independence. Some learners rely on visual supports, symbols, signing or assistive technology, so patience, empathy and strong communication skills matter greatly. Daily pay ranges from £95 to £105. Immediate starts exist for suitable applicants. Duties include assisting classroom activities, encouraging participation and fostering pupil progress within a caring, structured setting.

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)