Job Description

Teaching Assistant (Special Educational Needs)

Job Type:

Full-time / Part-time (flexible hours considered)

Location:

Kent

About Us

We are a proudly inclusive school serving children and young people aged 3-19 with special educational needs. Our philosophy is centred on personalised learning, with staff who are dedicated to understanding and responding to the individual needs of each student. We are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and operate across multiple key phases, offering specialist nursery provision through to post-16.

The Role

We are seeking a compassionate, patient and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our team. You will work under the direction of class teachers and senior staff to support pupils with a range of learning, communication or behavioural needs. Key responsibilities include:

Assisting with delivering learning activities tailored to individual education, health and care plans (EHCPs) Supporting pupils in small groups or one-to-one settings Helping with classroom management, pastoral support, and personal care tasks (as required) Contributing to assessment, monitoring and recording of pupil progress Promoting a safe, supportive and respectful environment for students to learn and grow Liaising with teaching staff, therapists and other support professionals
Person Specification

You might be a great fit if you:

Are empathetic, patient and resilient Have strong communication skills Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team Have an interest or prior experience in special educational needs or inclusive education (desirable but not essential) Hold at least GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (or willingness to achieve) Are committed to promoting the highest standards of care, safety and educational attainment for vulnerable learners
What We Offer

A supportive, nurturing environment with opportunities for professional development Close-knit team dedicated to inclusive education A school community that values innovation, care and personalised learning Access to specialist therapies and resources, integrated within the school setting Competitive pay in line with local Teaching Assistant pay scales
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 97.68-110.00 per day

Work Location: In person