Job Description

Complex Needs Teaching Assistant - SEN Schools in Canterbury
Full-time or part-time - £90 per day - ASAP start - Monday to Friday 8.30am-3.30pm

Ad-hoc and potential to a long-term position - if long-term you need to be available full-time

If you are passionate about supporting secondary-aged young people with Complex Needs who require encouragement, structure, and guidance, and thrive in a challenging but highly rewarding environment, this could be the role for you.

Tradewind Recruitment are currently seeking resilient and committed Teaching Assistants to join various SEN Schools in Canterbury that cater for children with Complex Needs.

The Role

  • Supporting students on a 1:1 or small group basis with a range of Complex Needs, including ASD, ADHD, communication difficulties, and challenging behaviour.

  • Managing and de-escalating behavioural incidents with confidence and professionalism.

  • Being a positive role model and someone who genuinely wants to make a difference - this role is not just a 'job' for you.

  • Taking initiative in the classroom and building meaningful, consistent relationships.

Requirements

  • Prior experience as a Behaviour Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant or working in a pastoral/intervention SEN setting is highly desirable.

  • Must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS (child-only) on the update service or be willing to get a new one. A new DBS costs £62 and we will reimburse the £62 once you complete 20 days of work with us.

  • If you have been out of the UK in the last 5 years for 6 months or more, you will also need to obtain an overseas police check.

  • References must cover at least 6 months from the last two years, plus your most recent relevant reference.

Why work with Tradewind Recruitment?

  • Competitive daily rates and transparent pay.

  • Ongoing access to over 2,500 CPD-accredited courses through The National College.

  • A dedicated and experienced consultant supporting you every step of the way.

  • A reliable and knowledgeable compliance team ensuring smooth onboarding and continued support.

If you're ready to support young people in a setting where your presence and consistency can genuinely change lives, apply today to join a forward-thinking and supportive team in Canterbury.

Errika.Blunden@twrecruitment.com
01227 852 816