Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant

  • Location: Ashford, Kent
  • Salary: £93.00 - £100.00 per day
  • Contract: Full-Time | Ongoing Long-Term Positions
  • Start Date: Immediate Vacancies Available

SEN Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment in Whitstable is recruiting dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistants to support specialist SEN schools across Ashford, Kent.

We are working with a number of specialist provisions supporting children and young people aged 4 to 19 with profound, severe and complex learning needs. These rewarding roles offer the opportunity to make a real difference by helping pupils access learning, develop communication skills and achieve greater independence in a safe and supportive environment.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll work closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals to provide tailored support for pupils with a wide range of additional needs, including:

  • Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD)
  • Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD)
  • Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
  • Complex communication, sensory and medical needs
  • Physical disabilities requiring specialist support

Your role may include supporting pupils in the classroom, during therapy sessions, sensory activities, outdoor learning and life skills lessons. Some positions may involve assisting with personal care and mobility, depending on individual pupil needs.

Specialist Learning Environments

Many of the schools we work with offer excellent facilities designed to support pupils' development, which may include:

  • Hydrotherapy pools
  • Forest School provision
  • Sensory rooms
  • Soft play areas
  • Rebound therapy trampolines
  • Accessible outdoor learning spaces
  • Multi-use games areas
  • Creative arts and specialist enrichment programmes

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for caring, patient and enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs.

Previous experience is welcomed but not essential. We would particularly like to hear from candidates with backgrounds in:

  • Care and support work
  • Healthcare
  • Residential care
  • Youth work
  • Mental health support
  • Childcare or nursery settings
  • Sports coaching
  • Psychology or Education graduates
  • Teaching Assistants looking to develop their SEN experience

The most important qualities are empathy, resilience, a willingness to learn and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils.

What Tradewind Offers

  • Competitive daily pay of £93.00 - £100.00
  • Full-time, long-term opportunities
  • Weekly pay
  • Access to over 2,500 free CPD courses through The National College
  • A dedicated local consultant offering ongoing support
  • Pension contributions
  • Opportunities to gain valuable experience across a range of specialist SEN settings

If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Tradewind Recruitment and support children and young people with additional needs across specialist schools in Ashford, Kent.