SEND Teaching Assistant

Position: SEND Teaching Assistant (Permanent)
About the Role

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting experienced SEND Teaching Assistants to work full-time across a range of primary, secondary, and specialist provisions in Maidstone and the surrounding areas.

These roles offer a fantastic opportunity to support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them to thrive both academically and socially within inclusive educational settings.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience supporting children with:

Autism (ASC)

ADHD

SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs)

Speech & Language difficulties

Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with additional needs

Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored learning activities

Support the implementation of EHCP targets and personalised learning plans

Promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation strategies

Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment

Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

Previous experience working as a SEN / SEND Teaching Assistant

A strong understanding of additional needs and inclusive practice

Excellent communication and behaviour management skills

A patient, resilient and proactive approach

A commitment to safeguarding and child welfare

Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant, Team Teach, safeguarding training) are desirable but not essential with strong experience.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

Competitive weekly pay

Ongoing CPD and SEND-specific training opportunities

A dedicated local consultant supporting you throughout your placement

Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions

Access to a wide network of schools across Kent

If you are an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time role in Maidstone or the surrounding areas, we would love to hear from you.

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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