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SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 100 - 100 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Tonbridge

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

SEND Teaching Assistant

Location: Tonbridge, Kent
Position: SEND Teaching Assistant (TA)
Contract: Full-time / Part-time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start Date: Immediate

About the Role

Teaching Personnel are currently working in partnership with a well-regarded Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) school in Tonbridge. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and communication needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with SEND.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting pupils with SEND on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
Assisting teachers in delivering differentiated learning activities
Supporting pupils with emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
Encouraging independence, confidence, and social development
Supporting with personal care where required
Working collaboratively with school staff and external professionals
The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for candidates who:

Have experience working with children or young people with SEND (school or care setting)
Are patient, empathetic, and resilient
Have strong communication and teamwork skills
Are flexible, reliable, and enthusiastic
Hold a relevant qualification (e.g. Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant) or are willing to work towards one
Experience within an SEN or specialist setting is desirable, but we also welcome applications from individuals with relevant care or support backgrounds.

What We Offer

Access to a variety of SEND school placements across Maidstone and Kent
Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
Competitive rates of pay
Free safeguarding and SEND-related training

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

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