SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Kent
Location: Kent
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time opportunities available
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs? Do you have the patience, empathy and enthusiasm to make a real difference in the classroom?

We are looking for dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join a specialist SEN school in the Kent area, supporting pupils with a range of additional needs and helping them to achieve their full potential.
The Role As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teaching staff and the wider school team to provide tailored support to pupils throughout the school day.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting pupils with their learning and development, both individually and in small groups
Helping to create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment
Supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs
Encouraging communication, confidence, independence and social development
Assisting teachers with classroom activities and lesson preparation
Providing emotional and behavioural support where required
Helping pupils to manage transitions and changes throughout the school day
Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils
Supporting pupils to develop essential life and educational skills
Following individual learning plans, behaviour strategies and safeguarding procedures About You We are looking for someone who is:

Patient, caring and compassionate
Passionate about working with children and young people
Confident supporting pupils with additional needs
Calm and resilient when faced with challenging situations
Able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families
A strong communicator and team player
Reliable, proactive and willing to learn
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Previous experience working within an SEN setting is desirable, but we are also keen to hear from candidates with transferable experience from care, youth work, education, support work or similar environments.

Why Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a supportive specialist school environment, where every day you can make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.

You will have the opportunity to develop your experience within SEN education, work alongside experienced professionals and play an important role in helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.

If you are enthusiastic, compassionate and ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this rewarding SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity in Kent
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed