SEN Teaching Assistant – Maidstone

Have you got a passion for working with and supporting children?

Heart Teaching are seeking teaching assistants to support SEN children across KS1, KS2 and KS3 in a friendly and welcoming ambitious special school for children and young people with profound, severe, and complex needs, many of whom are on the Autistic Spectrum.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who is confident working 1:1 as well as doing small group work with high needs SEN children and looking for a permanent role.

Hrs. 8:30 to 15:30 Term Time only!

Does this SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity appeal to you? If so, please read on below to find out further information!

Job Description – SEN Teaching Assistant

• · SEN Teaching Assistant
• · £16,500 (Including SEN allowance)
• · Monday – Friday (term time only)
• · Working in a special needs school
• · Focus on children with profound, severe, and complex needs
• · Adapting and differentiating the curriculum for learners with SEN
• · Working 1:1 & 2:1 with individual children, and in small groups
• · Liaising with SEN professionals at the school
• · Long term and full-time contract available
• · Safeguarding and prevent training (provided)
• · Located in Maidstone

Person Specification –SEN Teaching Assistant

• Strong behaviour management skills
• Hardworking, driven and committed
• Caring, compassionate and calm nature
• Patience and passion for supporting children with SEN
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Have an enhanced DBS certificate on the update service or be willing to process a new application
• Hold the Right to Work in the UK

School Details – SEN Teaching Assistant

• State of the art brand new facilities and incredible resources to support learning
• SEN School ages 2 – 19 years old
• Focus on children and young people with profound, severe, and complex needs,
• Range of therapies to support learning on site
• Superb pastoral care
• Additional training available
• Located in Maidstone
• Easy access on public transport

The school offers children a comprehensive curriculum which includes a wide range of opportunities to develop the speech, language and communication skills that will enable them to successfully access learning. It is a place where children can flourish in a safe, calm, and positive working environment. As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be part of a team providing the best education and pastoral care to ensure that children are heard and seen to shine.

Apply NOW for this fantastic SEN Teaching Assistant position.

Apply for this SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity by sending your CV to Heart Teaching.

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Heart Teaching is an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate based on religion, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or indeed any reason. For this role, you will require an enhanced DBS on the update device. If you do not have, one you be required to apply for a new DBS before starting. We work in line with the Department for Education guidelines and thoroughly vet all candidates prior to placement. You will be asked to provide your current Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and if not on the update service to complete a new check through us before commencing a role. Candidates who are signed up to the update service will be asked to provide their DBS details. We welcome applications for all posts from appropriately qualified persons regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion or belief.