Teaching Assistant - Special Education ; SEN

Teaching Assistant - Special Education Needs (SEN)

Location:

Erith, Kent, DA8 3NL
Contract Type:
Fixed Term Contract Term:
Full-Time Salary: £20,124.00 Annually (Actual) - Working 39 weeks per year. Paid for 44.45 weeks (FTE Salary: £29,111) Hours Per Week: 30 Weeks Per Year: 39 Fixed Term End Date:
Thu 22nd Jul, 2027 Closing Date: 7:00pm, Fri 6th Nov, 2026 About the Role Our client is looking for a caring, enthusiastic and well-organised Teaching Assistant to join their team. Working alongside their teachers and support staff, you'll help pupils in vulnerable groups, particularly those with special educational needs, to stay focused and engaged, understand what's being asked of them, and grow into confident, independent learners.

This is a varied, rewarding role covering 1:1 and small-group support, reading and storytelling, preparing learning spaces and resources, and supporting pupils' emotional and social development, so no two days are quite the same. Day to day, you'll:
Provide 1:1 and group support, helping pupils understand and complete the tasks and activities set by the teacher. Help identify pupils who need additional support, including those with SEND, and work with staff to meet their needs. Listen to children read, read to them, and bring stories to life. Prepare classrooms and learning spaces for activities and create displays and exhibitions of children's work.

Support pupils who find it difficult to engage with learning, encouraging positive behaviour and responding calmly to challenging behaviour. Offer emotional support to help pupils develop socially and emotionally, and keep colleagues informed of any concerns. What They're Looking For: A genuine passion for helping every child do their best, and for making learning irresistible. Good literacy and numeracy skills.

Excellent communication skills, and the ability to build strong, appropriate relationships with children and parents/carers. The flexibility to adapt your approach to meet children's individual needs. Someone trustworthy, energetic, well-organised and self-motivated, with a high level of professionalism and the ability to maintain confidentiality. A commitment to developing your own practice. A genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Experience of working with children across the primary curriculum, including those with social, emotional and mental health needs, would be an advantage, but if you have relevant experience and a commitment to improving your practice, they'd love to hear from you. Why Join Them:
Be part of an Outstanding-rated school and a supportive, values-led Trust that invests in its people. An ambitious leadership team committed to staff professional learning and development. Dedicated, professional and determined colleagues, and happy, motivated children who are keen to learn. A strong commitment to staff wellbeing, with excellent resources and vibrant teaching spaces. Local Government Pension Scheme membership. Access to wellbeing services, including GP, nurse, counselling and physiotherapy support.

They warmly welcome visits to the school. Please contact the school office to arrange one. Visits do not form part of the recruitment process. Safeguarding Statement Safer Recruitment, Inclusive and Diversity Our client is committed to safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff members and volunteers to share this commitment. They will ensure that all their recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance, health clearance, social media checks, a probationary period and satisfactory references. Our client strives to…