Teaching Assistant

2 weeks ago

Maidstone ME, United Kingdom Ten10Talent Full time £4,320 - £6,240 per year

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary / Secondary / SEN Schools – Maidstone

Location: Maidstone, Kent

Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Term-Time Only

Salary: £105-£120 per day (dependent on experience and role)

Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing

Make a Difference in Education – Support Children with SEN in Maidstone

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? We are looking for dedicated and adaptable SEN Teaching Assistants to work in a variety of school settings across Maidstone, including mainstream primary and secondary schools and specialist SEN provisions.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to work with pupils who have a diverse range of needs, including:

  • Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
  • ADHD
  • Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
  • Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD / SLD)
  • Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
  • Sensory processing differences
  • Physical disabilities and complex needs

We match candidates to schools based on your experience, interests, and preferred age range, with long-term and permanent opportunities available.

The Role:

As a Teaching Assistant (TA), you will play a key role in helping pupils access education, build confidence and independence, and thrive in a safe and supportive environment.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Providing 1:1 or small group support for students with SEN
  • Assisting the class teacher with differentiated activities and resources
  • Encouraging positive behaviour and emotional regulation
  • Supporting students' communication, mobility, and personal care (where required)
  • Helping students develop social skills and confidence in the classroom
  • Creating a calm, inclusive and engaging learning environment
  • Supporting with transitions, break/lunch supervision and structured play

Ideal Candidate:

We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds, including:

  • Experienced SEN or mainstream Teaching Assistants
  • Graduates (especially in psychology, education, social care or health)
  • Youth workers, care assistants, or support workers
  • People with personal or voluntary experience supporting children or vulnerable adults

You'll need to be:

  • Calm, patient and adaptable
  • A confident communicator, able to build rapport with young people
  • Willing to support pupils with a wide variety of needs
  • Comfortable working collaboratively in a school team
  • Reliable and committed to providing consistent support
  • DBS-checked (or willing to apply) and eligible to work in the UK

What We Offer:

  • Opportunities in mainstream primary, secondary, and specialist SEN schools
  • Supportive leadership teams and dedicated SEN departments
  • Ongoing CPD and training in SEN, behaviour support, safeguarding and more
  • Long-term placements, with the potential for temp-to-perm contracts
  • Competitive daily rates and weekly pay
  • Supportive, knowledgeable consultants who understand SEN settings

Apply Today

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want to support children with a range of special educational needs in Maidstone, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and a short message outlining your experience and availability or get in touch with Spencer at Ten10Talent to hear more

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £105.00-£120.00 per day

Work Location: In person

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