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! 🌟