Trainee SEN Teaching Assistant

Vision for Education Ltd; Ashford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education in Ashford is seeking enthusiastic individuals to start a rewarding career as a Trainee SEN Teaching Assistant. No prior classroom experience is required, as full training and ongoing professional development will be provided to support children with diverse needs including autism, ADHD, and SEMH.

You will work across SEN schools, assisting teachers and support staff to create a safe, inclusive learning environment and help pupils build essential life skills.

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children and young people.
• Patient, caring, and flexible approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to learning and professional development.
• A DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs in their learning and personal development.
• Work alongside teachers and experienced support staff to create a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
• Provide one-to-one or small group support, adapting activities to suit individual abilities.
• Encourage independence and help pupils build confidence and life skills.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Commitment to learning

Job description

Trainee SEN Teaching Assistant

Ashford

£95 - £110 per day

September 2026

The Role

Vision for Education is seeking enthusiastic and compassionate individuals who are keen to begin a rewarding career in education as a Trainee SEN Teaching Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience working across a wide range of Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools, supporting children and young people with diverse learning needs including Autism (ASC), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges, and physical disabilities.

You don't need prior classroom experience—just a genuine passion for making a difference, patience, and a willingness to learn. Full training and ongoing professional development will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs in their learning and personal development.
• Work alongside teachers and experienced support staff to create a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
• Provide one-to-one or small group support, adapting activities to suit individual abilities.
• Encourage independence and help pupils build confidence and life skills.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.

Requirements

• A passion for working with children and young people.
• A patient, caring, and flexible approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to learning and professional development.
• A DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).

About Vision for Education:

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education offer