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  • Full Time
  • Temp to Perm
  • Swanley

Heart Teaching

Job Title: Teaching Assistant (SEN)
Location: Swanley, Kent, United Kingdom
Type: Full-time, Monday to Friday (8:30 am to 3:30 pm)
Salary: £12.80 to £13.80 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience)
Start Date: Immediate Start


About the Role:

Heart Teaching is partnering with a specialist school in the Swanley area that is looking for a Teaching Assistant (SEN) to join their compassionate and supportive team. The school is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment that supports the social, emotional, and academic development of children with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC). If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children and want to help them thrive, this could be the perfect role for you!


Key Responsibilities:

✅ Support and encourage children with autism to develop academically, socially, and emotionally
✅ Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to implement individual learning plans
✅ Foster a positive and inclusive environment where all children feel valued and safe
✅ Assist with managing behaviour using a calm and nurturing approach
✅ Support children in developing life skills to enhance their independence


The Ideal Candidate Will:

✔️ Be warm, kind, and patient
✔️ Have an understanding of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
✔️ Demonstrate a nurturing and supportive approach
✔️ Possess strong behaviour management skills
✔️ Be a team player with excellent communication skills


Requirements:

📚 An enhanced DBS certificate on the update service (or willingness to apply for one)
🌍 Right to Work in the UK
📞 Ability to provide two references within the last 2 years


What Heart Teaching Can Offer You:

💸 Competitive pay rates (£12.80 – £13.80 per hour)
📚 FREE ongoing continued professional development (CPD)
👥 £250 refer-a-friend scheme
🔐 Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children


Why Join Heart Teaching?

At Heart Teaching, safeguarding and protecting children is our highest priority. We maintain rigorous recruitment processes, provide ongoing training, and uphold high standards to ensure the safety and well-being of the children we serve.


Important Information:

⚠️ This advert is for a temporary position, but in some cases, a permanent role may become available at a later stage.
⚠️ It is strictly prohibited to apply for roles involving regulated activity with children if you are barred from doing so. Breaching this regulation may have serious legal consequences.

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