Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Rochester
Start Date: Immediate
Days: Monday to Friday
Pay: £100–£110 per day
A warm, buzzing primary in the Rochester area is searching for a full-time SEND Teaching Assistant who can bring patience, joy and steady guidance to children who learn in wonderfully individual ways. If you love helping young minds untangle tricky moments, celebrate small wins and find their footing, this role might feel like home.
You’ll be part of the heartbeat of the school, working across classes to support pupils with a mix of additional needs. Some days will be beautifully calm, others will have a bit of fizz in the air, and you’ll be the grounded presence that helps everything run smoothly.
You’ll thrive here if you:
• Have experience supporting children with SEND
• Enjoy adapting your approach to each child’s unique pace
• Carry kindness like it’s second nature
• Hold a relevant qualification (Level 2/3 CACHE or similar)
Your days will include:
• Working 1:1 and in small groups to build confidence and independence
• Following support plans with the SEN team, sprinkling in your own creativity where it helps
• Helping pupils regulate, refocus and rediscover their spark
• Being that dependable adult who brings calm when the room wobbles a little
What the school offers:
• A friendly, supportive team who actually check in and mean it
• Plenty of opportunities to grow your skills and confidence
• Reliable PAYE pay between £100 and £110 per day
• A chance to make a daily difference that feels real and rewarding
If your heart is humming “yes,” go ahead and apply. This might be the start of something lovely.
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
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