Supply Teaching Assistant

Supply Teaching Assistant Suitable to NQT New

£90 - £100 per day + dependent on MPS, Contract. SEN Allowance

Location:

Gravesend, Kent

Job Type: Temporary | Part Time

Post Date: 24/02/2026

Suitable to NQT:
Yes

SEN Supply Teaching Assistant

Are you an SEN Teaching Assistant thinking about stepping away from a permanent role or looking for a better work-life balance? Want to continue supporting children with additional needs – without the added pressures of meetings and paperwork? It's time to step into the world of SEN supply!

We are looking for SEN Supply Teaching Assistants to work in mainstream schools with SRPs and specialist SEN settings across Gravesend, giving you the flexibility to choose when and where you work. As a supply TA, you simply turn up, support pupils and staff, make a difference – and go home at the end of the day.

This is a fantastic opportunity for support staff with experience in SEND, ASD, SEMH, MLD or complex needs who are passionate about helping children thrive while maintaining a healthier work-life balance.

• Choose the days you want to work – full-time or part-time, it's up to you!
• Gain experience across different SEN settings and SRPs in Gravesend.
• Develop your skills supporting a range of additional needs.
• Avoid the pressure of extra responsibilities outside your role.
• Keep your passion for supporting children alive without burnout.

• Previous experience working with SEN pupils (mainstream SRP or specialist setting).
• A patient, nurturing and resilient approach.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work in different schools.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

Academics is a leading national academic jobs agency, specialising in the recruitment of permanent, long term and daily supply education staff for vacancies in Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and SEN establishments.

We work with a range of primary, secondary and SEN schools across Gravesend, providing work for experienced support staff who want flexibility and control over their schedule. Whether you want to work every day or just a few days a week, supply work gives you that freedom.

Start Date: April 2026

Location: Gravesend

Job Title: SEN Supply Teaching Assistant

Pay: £90 + (dependent on experience and qualifications)

If you are ready to continue making a difference while enjoying greater flexibility and work-life balance, apply today and start your journey as an SEN Supply Teaching Assistant in Gravesend.