KS3 Teaching Assistant

Ashford

£440 - £550 per week

October - ongoing

Vision for Education is seeking a dedicated KS3 Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive SEN school. This is a rewarding opportunity to support students with special educational needs (SEN) across Key Stage 3, helping them thrive both academically and personally.

You’ll work closely with teachers to deliver tailored learning activities, provide one-to-one and small group support, and promote a positive, nurturing environment where every student can achieve their potential.

Key Responsibilities

Support the learning and development of KS3 pupils with SEN.
Work collaboratively with teachers to deliver engaging lessons.
Provide individualised support to pupils with a range of needs, including autism, ADHD, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges.
Assist with classroom management and behaviour support strategies.
Encourage independence, confidence, and positive learning attitudes in students.

About You
To be successful as a KS3 Teaching Assistant, you will:

Have previous experience supporting children or young people, ideally in an SEN or school environment.
Be patient, caring, and committed to making a difference.
Be adaptable, proactive, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
Hold or be willing to apply for a valid DBS on the update service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

Have relevant experience of working with children, young people or vulnerable adults

What Vision for Education offer

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call the Kent team on (phone number removed).

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