SEND Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you have experience working in schools, care settings, support work, or personal experience supporting individuals with additional needs?

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist educational unit in Sittingbourne. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of pupils who require additional support to achieve their full potential.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with students with a range of additional needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties
• Communication and Interaction Needs
• Challenging behaviours associated with additional needs

You will support students both within the classroom and through targeted interventions, helping to create a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We welcome applications from individuals who:

• Have previous experience working in schools, education settings, residential care, support work, youth work, or similar roles.
• Have personal experience supporting a family member or individual with SEND.
• Are patient, resilient, and empathetic.
• Can build positive relationships with young people and staff.
• Are committed to promoting independence and confidence in learners.
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive weekly pay through Teaching Personnel.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Support from a dedicated local consultant.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent employment.
• Experience within a highly rewarding specialist education setting.
• Access to a range of SEND-focused training courses.

Essential Requirements

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to provide references covering the last two years.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.

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.
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