SEN Teaching Assistant | Ashford

Immediate Start Available

£92-£100 per day | Full-Time Opportunity

Are you patient, proactive and passionate about supporting young people with additional needs?

We are working with a specialist SEN school in the Ashford area that is looking for a confident and resilient SENTeaching Assistant.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who can take initiative, build positive relationships and provide consistent support to help pupils engage with learning, develop independence and manage their emotions.

We're particularly interested in candidates who are proactive, patient and confident in managing behaviour, with experience in SEN, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring or similar roles.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide practical classroom support to pupils with additional needs.
• Help pupils engage with learning, classroom activities and daily routines.
• Support pupils with behaviour management and emotional regulation.
• Build positive relationships while maintaining clear and consistent boundaries.
• Encourage pupils to develop their confidence, communication and independence.
• Take initiative and adapt your approach to meet individual needs.

We're looking for:

• A proactive and confident individual who can take initiative.
• Someone with patience, empathy and an understanding of individual needs.
• Confidence maintaining boundaries and responding calmly to challenging situations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A resilient, positive and hands-on approach.
• Experience in SEN, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring or behaviour support - desirable.
• A current child-workforce DBS on the Update Service is desirable, but if you don't have one, we can talk you through the process of obtaining one through Tradewind Recruitment.

What we offer:

• £92-£100 per day
• Immediate start available
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience in a specialist SEN setting.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant.
• The chance to make a meaningful difference to young people's education and development.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where your patience, initiative and ability to build positive relationships can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply for the role or email your CV to .