Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant – 1:1 Support
Location: Gravesend, Kent
Start Date: June 2025
End Date: July 2025
Salary: £90-95 per day, dependent on experience
Employment Type: Full time, fixed-term (June 2025 - July 2025)
Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support to a child with high needs, including Global Development Delay, non-verbal communication, sensory needs, and personal care. This position is based at a primary school in Gravesend, Kent, and will run from June 2025 through July 2025.
Are you:
* An adaptable and flexible SEN Teaching Assistant?
* Empathetic with a passion for supporting children with high needs, ASD, ADHD, and non-verbal communication?
* Looking for a rewarding career supporting a child’s development?
* Someone who thrives in an inclusive environment and enjoys helping children with additional needs?
If you are an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant who is passionate about making a positive impact on a child’s learning and development, we would love to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
* Provide 1:1 support to a child with high needs, including sensory needs, non-verbal communication, and personal care.
* Assist in achieving learning and development targets for the child.
* Collaborate effectively with teaching staff and other professionals to create an inclusive, supportive environment.
* Foster an environment that promotes the child’s independence and engagement in learning.
* Implement personalised strategies for communication, behaviour management, and sensory support.
Requirements:
* Passionate about working inclusively with children with additional needs.
* Experience supporting children with SEN, including ASD, ADHD, and non-verbal communication.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Comfortable providing personal care and supporting sensory needs.
* Previous experience working in a similar setting is an advantage.
Benefits:
* Competitive daily pay rate.
* Opportunities for professional development and training.
* Supportive and welcoming work environment.
* Supportive consultant with SEN experience in schools.
* A rewarding role making a difference in a child’s life.
To Apply:
If you are interested in this role, please submit your CV to Niamh Jones or contact the Rochester office at 01474 359 333 for more information.
Please Note: Successful candidates will be subject to a full DBS check, and relevant references must be provided. Academics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
