Teaching Assistant

Location: Dover, Kent
Contract: Full-time | Term-Time Only
Start Date: September 2025 (or sooner)

Are you ready to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people with special educational needs?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently working with several specialist schools in the Dover area who are looking for dedicated Teaching Assistants to join their teams. These schools support students aged 10-16 with a range of additional needs, including autism spectrum conditions (ASC), social, emotional and mental health difficulties (SEMH), and moderate learning needs.

Many of the students have faced disruption in their education and benefit enormously from a calm, structured, and nurturing environment-something these schools work hard to provide every single day.

• Supporting students with their learning, both in and out of the classroom

• Helping to manage behaviour in a supportive and constructive way

• Working one-to-one or in small groups to deliver personalised interventions

• Promoting emotional well-being and social development

• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and other professionals

• A passion for working with children and young people with additional needs

• Resilience, empathy and strong communication skills

• Experience in an SEN, alternative provision or pastoral setting (desirable but not essential)

• A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn

• A Child-only DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one through Tradewind)

• Ongoing professional development and support

• Competitive daily rates

• Opportunities for long-term placements and potential permanent roles

• A chance to truly impact the lives of young learners who need it most

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