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Trainee SEN Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 440 - 550 /
Job Type: Contract
Location: Ashford
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Trainee SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Ashford, Kent
Contract Type: Full-time (Mon–Fri, term time only)
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £440 - £550 per week
Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs (SEN)?
Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of young learners while developing a career in education?
Vision for Education is looking for aspiring SEN Teaching Assistants to join our Trainee Teaching Assistant Programme for specialist SEN schools in Ashford. No prior experience is needed – just enthusiasm, commitment, and a desire to support children with additional needs.
About the Role:
As a Trainee SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
Work one-to-one or in small groups with pupils with a range of special needs (including autism, speech and language needs, ADHD, and learning difficulties).
Help deliver tailored lessons and activities, supporting pupils both academically and emotionally.
Be part of a supportive team within a specialist school environment.
Receive free, accredited training and ongoing support from Vision for Education.
What You’ll Gain:
FREE training through our National Teaching Assistant Programme (NTAP).
Practical in-school experience in local SEN settings.
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant and school staff.
A clear pathway into a long-term or permanent SEN TA role.
✅ Requirements:
A passion for working with children and young people with SEN.
A caring, resilient, and patient nature.
Willingness to learn and take on feedback.
A commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.
Must be able to commit to working school hours, Monday–Friday (term time only).
Previous experience is not required – we’re looking for potential, not perfection.
Start Your Journey in Education
This is a fantastic opportunity for:
Graduates
Career changers
Gap year students
Anyone with a genuine interest in SEN and education
About Vision for Education
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.
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults
What Vision for Education offer
As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:
Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call the Kent team on (phone number removed).
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