Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Teach South Kent is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Wouldham, Kent from October. This full-time, long-term role supports children with complex needs, including autism and communication difficulties, in a nurturing environment.

You will work 1:1 and in small groups, help deliver engaging activities, promote communication and independence, and support emotional regulation while collaborating with teachers and therapists.

Qualifications

• Patient, caring, and resilient attitude.
• Experience with children or young people welcomed.
• Interest in supporting pupils with autism and learning needs.
• Good communication and enjoys working as part of a team.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Committed to helping every child achieve their potential.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Help deliver engaging learning activities tailored to individual needs.
• Encourage communication, independence and social development.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other support staff.
• Create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Teamwork

Communication

Resilience

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Full Time

Wouldham, Kent

October Start

£95 - £105 per day (PAYE)

Make a real difference every day.

Teach South Kent is recruiting a compassionate and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic specialist school in Wouldham, Kent from October.

This is a full-time, long-term opportunity supporting children and young people with a range of complex special educational needs, including autism, communication difficulties, severe and profound learning needs, sensory needs and emotional regulation needs. Every pupil has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), and the school provides a highly personalised approach to learning in a nurturing environment.

Whether you already have SEN experience or are looking to build a career in special education, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting impact on pupils' lives.

The Role

• Support pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups throughout the school day.
• Help deliver engaging learning activities tailored to individual needs.
• Encourage communication, independence and social development.
• Support pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other support staff.
• Create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is patient, caring and resilient.
• Has experience working with children or young people (school, care, youth work or similar experience is welcomed).
• Has an interest in supporting pupils with autism and additional learning needs.
• Communicates well and enjoys working as part of a team.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Is committed to helping every child achieve their potential.

What We Offer

• Full-time role starting in September.
• Competitive daily pay of £95-£105, paid weekly via PAYE.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.
• Opportunities for continued professional development.
• A welcoming and supportive school environment.
• Potential for a long-term or permanent opportunity.

Safeguarding Teach South Kent is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory safeguarding and reference checks in line with safer recruitment guidelines.

If you're passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and want to be part of a dedicated team making a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.