SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant
Location: Ashford
Salary: £19,047.60 - £19,297.20 (for 39 weeks, inclusive of paid break and annual leave)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30am – 4:30pm

We are a well-established organisation with extensive experience supporting children and young people. Our services include education, residential care, and therapeutic support. We are passionate about improving outcomes for young people, helping them develop life and social skills through education and play—all while having fun in a safe and nurturing environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team dedicated to supporting children with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. We are looking for enthusiastic, resilient, and committed Teaching Assistants who are ready to make a real difference.

You’ll be working closely with young people to help them achieve across the curriculum, while also supporting their emotional and social development.

We’d love to hear from you if you are:

• Fun, kind, and a reliable role model
• Calm, creative, and have a great sense of humour
• A team player who is eager to grow and develop
• Unphased by challenging behaviour
• Emotionally aware, resilient, and level-headed
• Able to look beyond behaviour to understand underlying needs

Essential Requirements:

• GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics (or Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy)
• Strong communication skills with both children and adults

We believe in rewarding dedication and commitment. Our benefits include:

• Clear career progression with fully funded qualifications (up to Masters level)
• Health cashback scheme (covering you and up to four children)
• Company pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounts on retail, food, and entertainment
• Cycle to work scheme

If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a supportive and dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you!