via Reed · 16 September 2026 ·5 days ago

SEN Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment
Kent Contract GBP 24,180 – 26,000
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SEN Teaching Assistant

  • Location: Thanet, Kent (Margate, Ramsgate, Broadstairs, Birchington, Westgate-on-Sea and surrounding areas)

  • Salary: £93.00 - £100.00 per day

  • Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Opportunities

  • Start Date: Immediate starts available

SEN Teaching Assistant

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Tradewind Recruitment in Whitstable is currently working with a number of SEN schools across the Thanet area who are looking to recruit dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to join their teams.

If you are passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), this is an excellent opportunity to build a rewarding career while making a genuine difference to pupils' lives.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other professionals to support pupils with a range of additional needs, including:

  • Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

  • ADHD

  • Speech and Language needs

  • Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD)

  • Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

  • Complex medical and sensory needs

You'll help pupils access learning, develop confidence, build independence and celebrate every achievement, no matter how big or small.

We're Looking For People Who Are:

  • Caring, patient and empathetic

  • Calm, resilient and positive

  • Excellent communicators with strong interpersonal skills

  • Passionate about helping children reach their potential

  • Reliable, flexible and eager to learn

  • Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

Whether you already have experience in education, care, youth work, mental health support or are looking to begin a career in SEN, we'd love to hear from you.

What Tradewind Recruitment Offers

  • Competitive daily pay rates

  • Long-term and permanent opportunities

  • Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses through The National College

  • A dedicated local consultant who specialises in SEN recruitment

  • Weekly pay via PAYE

  • Pension contributions

  • Ongoing support throughout your placement

  • Opportunities to gain valuable experience within a variety of specialist SEN settings

If you have transferable skills but limited classroom experience, we can also support you through Tradewind's Teaching Assistant training programme to help you develop the knowledge and confidence needed to work successfully within SEN schools.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a rewarding role where every day is different and you can positively impact the lives of children with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Tradewind Recruitment Whitstable to find out more about our current SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities across Thanet.

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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