SENTeaching Assistant. Education & Training

Classroom support are excited to be working with a large mainstream Primary School in the Maidstone area.

We are recruiting on their behalf for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant for a temporary long-term position starting in Jan/Feb 2026.

There is a highly competitive rate of pay which is 90+ per day depending on experience, for working hours of 8.30am - 3.30pm.

Working days are Monday-Friday term time only.

• Supporting a pupil with ASD (Autism), who needs a lot of 1:1 support both in and out of class
• Using your experience of effective behaviour management. Resilience, patience and calmness are what the school are looking for.
• Understanding of Autism and experience working with adults or children with similar support needs.
• Advantageous of holding a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification.
• Additionally, fulfilling any required duties defined by the class teacher.
• Be willing to provide lunch cover on occasions.
• Any experience with SEN, through work or personal experience is advantageous.

If you meet the above criteria and would like the opportunity to work with a fantastic 2 form entry Maidstone Primary school, please apply today and we will contact you ASAP!

Please note you will either need a DBS on the update service, or to run a new one and put it on the update service. We can support with this if you need us to, the DBS cost if you want us to run you one is 63.70.

Please note:

A sound understanding of safeguarding and child protection is essential for this role. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including references and an Enhanced DBS check in line with DfE guidelines.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent education recruitment agency, we're committed to placing high-quality professionals into meaningful roles across UK schools. We value building long-term relationships and supporting your career every step of the way.

Click Apply Now to submit your full and up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch to discuss your experience and next steps.

Let's work together to help you make a lasting impact in SEN education.