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SEN Teaching Assistant

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Saint Peters, United KingdomcontractVerifiedPosted 16 Sept 2026
💰 £100/yr(£93/yr – £100/yr)

About the role

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 availableSEN 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 needsYou'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 staffWhether 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 settingsIf 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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