Teaching Assistants. Education & Training

Teaching Assistant - SEN Schools (Start ASAP)
East Kent & Surrounding Areas

Are you a Teaching Assistant currently working in a mainstream school and ready for a new, rewarding challenge in SEN
?

Academics are working with a number of specialist SEN schools across East Kent who are looking to recruit Teaching Assistants immediately
. These schools support pupils with a range of additional needs including Autism (ASC), SEMH, ADHD, and associated learning difficulties
.

Many of our partner schools are keen to speak with mainstream Teaching Assistants who are open to transitioning into specialist education and developing their SEN experience.

As a Teaching Assistant in a specialist setting, you will support pupils both academically and emotionally. Responsibilities typically include:

• Assisting pupils with additional learning and behavioural needs
• Supporting teachers to deliver adapted and engaging lessons
• Helping pupils with emotional regulation and social development
• Providing 1:1 or small group support where needed
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and pastoral teams

Teaching Assistants moving from mainstream into specialist settings often highlight:

• Smaller class sizes
  , allowing more meaningful support
• Better staff‑to‑pupil ratios
  , meaning more support for you too
• Greater focus on individual progress and wellbeing
• Opportunities to work with therapeutic and trauma‑informed approaches
• A highly rewarding environment where you can see the real impact of your support

• Immediate access to roles across multiple SEN schools
• We know the schools and can match you to the right setting quickly
• Support with applications, CVs, and interview preparation
• Confidential discussions if you are curious but not yet ready to apply

If you are a mainstream Teaching Assistant looking for a move into SEN and can start ASAP
, we want to hear from you.

Get in touch today to explore immediate Teaching Assistant opportunities across East Kent
.