Job Description
Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Sittingbourne, Kent
Pay: £91–£110 per day (£14–£17 per hour)
Start Date: Immediate
Are you a compassionate, patient, and motivated individual with a desire to support children with special educational needs (SEN)? Whether you’re an experienced teaching assistant or looking to build your experience in education, we want to hear from you!
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
1. Flexible working – Choose the days that suit your schedule
2. Consistent work – We work with a wide network of primary, secondary, and SEN schools across Kent
3. Short & long-term placements – Pick what suits your lifestyle best
4. Free CPD & training – Ongoing professional development opportunities to grow your skills
5. Supportive environment – Work with experienced consultants who understand SEN placements
What We’re Looking For:
6. Experience working with children or young people (in schools, care, youth work, or similar)
7. A calm, nurturing, and patient approach
8. Excellent communication and teamwork skills
9. A genuine passion for supporting learners with SEN
10. A good understanding of safeguarding practices
11. CACHE Level 2/3 or equivalent qualification in childcare or supporting teaching
This role is perfect for:
12. Experienced SEN Teaching Assistants looking for flexible work
13. Graduates or career changers passionate about education
14. Former care workers or youth mentors seeking a school-based role
15. Gap year students gaining school experience before teacher training
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
16. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
17. Regular and varied supply work
18. Competitive rates of pay
19. Potential long-term teaching roles
20. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
21. A network of branches across the UK
22. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
23. Recommend-a-friend scheme
24. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.
Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Kent branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.