Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Dartford, Kent, UK
Salary: £13.70 – £15.20 per hour (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

About the Role:

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

In this role, you’ll be supporting students with physical disabilities, learning difficulties, and communication barriers, helping them overcome challenges and achieve their full potential. If you’re compassionate, adaptable, and motivated to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! 🌈

Key Responsibilities:

🔹 Support students with a range of special educational needs, including physical disabilities, learning difficulties, and communication barriers 🤝.
🔹 Provide one-on-one or small group support in the classroom and outdoor settings 🏫.
🔹 Assist with personal care needs, such as feeding, toileting, and mobility support where required 👶.
🔹 Implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) to meet each student’s specific needs, working closely with teachers and other professionals 📚.
🔹 Foster independence in students, promoting self-confidence and encouraging positive behaviors 💪.
🔹 Assist with communication support, using techniques such as sign language or visual aids 🌈.
🔹 Track and monitor students’ progress, keeping detailed records and providing feedback to teachers 📊.
🔹 Collaborate with staff, parents, and external professionals to ensure the holistic development of each child 📞.
🔹 Support the teacher with behavior management and help create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment ✏️.

Requirements:

✔️ Experience working with children with special educational needs (SEN), either in educational or care settings 🌟.
✔️ Strong communication skills and the ability to engage students with diverse learning needs 💬.
✔️ Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for helping students overcome their challenges 💖.
✔️ Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team 🏫.
✔️ Flexible and proactive approach to meet 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 beneficial, but not required 🌈.

What Heart Teaching Can Offer You:

🌟 Competitive hourly rate (£12.80 – £13.80 per hour) 💰.
🎓 Ongoing professional development to help enhance your skills and career 🌱.
🤝 A supportive, collaborative working environment where every team member makes a difference 🏆.
🏅 The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of students with SEN ✨.
🔐 A strong commitment to safeguarding and prioritizing student well-being 🛡️.
🚀 Career progression opportunities within the role and the agency 🌟.

How to Apply:

If you are an empathetic, dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant ready to contribute to students’ success in Dartford, we would love to hear from you! ✨

📧 Send your CV to careers@heartteaching.com
📞 Call us at 01732 494 808 for more details 📞.
🌍 Visit our website at heartteaching.com for more information.

Important Information:

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

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

• Heart Teaching is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds 💖.

• Safeguarding is our top priority, and all candidates must undergo thorough checks to ensure a safe learning environment 🛡️.

Apply today and become a part of a passionate team making a real difference in the lives of students with SEN in Dartford! 🌟