Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Dartford, Kent, United Kingdom
Salary: £12.80 to £13.80 per hour (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role:

Heart Teaching is looking for a passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a school in Dartford . If you’re someone who thrives in a supportive and nurturing environment, and is eager to make a positive impact on students with special educational needs (SEN), this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Key Responsibilities:

Support students with a variety of special educational needs, including physical disabilities, learning difficulties, and communication barriers .
Provide one-on-one or small group support in both classroom and outdoor settings .
Assist with personal care needs such as toileting, feeding, and mobility, where required .
Help implement individualized education plans (IEPs), working closely with teachers and other professionals to meet each student’s unique needs .
Encourage and foster independence in students, promoting self-confidence and positive behaviors .
Provide support with communication needs, using techniques such as sign language or visual aids .
Monitor and track students’ progress, keeping records of achievements and providing feedback to teachers .
Collaborate with staff, parents, and external professionals to ensure each child’s needs are met and to improve learning outcomes .
Support the classroom teacher with behavior management and ensuring a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment .

Requirements:

Experience working with children with special educational needs (SEN), either in an educational or care setting .
Strong communication skills and the ability to engage students with varied learning needs .
Patience, empathy, and understanding, with a passion for helping students overcome challenges .
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team .
A flexible and proactive approach, able to adapt to the individual needs of students .
Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply for one) .
Experience working with specific SEN types (e.g. ASD, ADHD, physical disabilities) is a plus, but not essential .

What Heart Teaching Can Offer You:

Competitive hourly rate (£12.80 – £13.80 per hour) .
Ongoing professional development to enhance your skills and knowledge .
A supportive and collaborative working environment, where every team member plays a vital role .
The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students with SEN .
A commitment to safeguarding, ensuring that every child’s well-being is prioritized .
Career progression opportunities as you grow within the role and our agency .

How to Apply:

If you are a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant ready to make a difference in the Dartford area, we want to hear from you! Apply below or send your CV to careers@heartteaching.com or give us a call on 01732 494 808 01732 494 808 for more information .

Important Information:

• The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

• All pay rates quoted will include 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

• Heart Teaching is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, or belief .

• Enhanced DBS is required (or you must be willing to apply for a new check) .

At Heart Teaching, safeguarding is our top priority! We are committed to ensuring the welfare and safety of children and young people . Our recruitment process includes thorough background checks to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment .

To learn more, visit heartteaching.com and review our Privacy Notice .

Apply today and help make a difference in the lives of children with SEN in Dartford!