SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Canterbury
Pay: 90- 100 per day
Start Date: January 2026

Academics are currently recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist school in Canterbury, supporting children and young people with a range of additional needs.

This is a rewarding opportunity for a caring and patient individual who is passionate about making a positive impact on students' learning, development, and wellbeing.

• Supporting pupils with special educational needs on a 1:1 and small group basis

• Assisting with personal, social, and emotional development

• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff

• Helping to create a safe, engaging, and inclusive learning environment

• Implementing individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour strategies

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN (school-based or care setting)

• A calm, compassionate, and resilient approach

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• A genuine interest in supporting pupils with additional needs

• Relevant qualifications or training are desirable but not essential