🌟 SEN Teaching Assistant – Dartford | September 2025 Start

📍 Location: Dartford, Kent
💰 Pay: £13.70 – £15.20 per hour (depending on experience)
🕒 Contract: Full-time, Permanent
📆 Start Date: September 2025

💼 About the Role:

Heart Teaching is looking for a dedicated and passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a caring and inclusive school in Dartford this September. If you’re motivated to make a real difference in the lives of students with special educational needs (SEN), this is the opportunity for you.

You’ll support pupils with a range of needs—including physical disabilities, learning difficulties, and communication challenges—helping them to engage in learning and build confidence both inside and outside the classroom.

🧠 Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for students with SEN, helping them access learning across the curriculum

• Assist with personal care tasks (e.g., feeding, toileting, mobility) as needed

• Support communication using sign language, visual aids, and assistive technologies

• Implement and follow Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in collaboration with teaching staff and external professionals

• Encourage independence, positive behaviour, and social interaction

• Track student progress and report feedback to class teachers

• Contribute to a safe, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment

• Work closely with teachers, parents, and therapists to ensure holistic student development

✅ What We’re Looking For:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN (in education or care settings)

• Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to help learners overcome challenges

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• Adaptable, proactive, and able to respond calmly to varied situations

• Willingness to assist with personal care and mobility support

• Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to apply)

• Experience with specific SEN types (e.g., ASD, ADHD, physical disabilities) is a plus

💖 Why Work with Heart Teaching?

• Competitive hourly pay: £13.70 – £15.20 (includes holiday pay)

• Free CPD and ongoing professional development

• Friendly, dedicated consultants to support you throughout your placement

• £250 refer-a-friend scheme

• Clear progression opportunities within both the school and agency

• A commitment to safeguarding and child wellbeing

📩 How to Apply:

If you’re a compassionate, reliable, and motivated SEN Teaching Assistant ready to start a meaningful role this September in Dartford:

📧 Send your CV to: careers@heartteaching.com
📞 Call: 01732 494 808 01732 494 808
🌐 Apply online: heartteaching.com

⚠️ Important Safeguarding Information:

Heart Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check 
Please note: applying for a role involving regulated activity while barred is a criminal offence.