SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Maidstone, 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 Maidstone. 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.
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