SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Ashford

£440 - £550 per week

September 2025 – ongoing

Vision for Education are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming Primary School in Ashford. This is a rewarding opportunity to support children with special educational needs (SEN), helping them to thrive both academically and socially.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one -to one and small group to pupils with SEN, including those with autism, ADHD and Speech and Language needs.
• Assist the Class Teacher in delivering engaging and differentiated learning activities.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and safe environment
• Support pupils’ emotional regulation and promote independence
• Work closely with Teachers, SENCO and parents/carers to ensure the best outcomes for children.

About You
To be considered for this role, you will:

• Have experience working with children with SEN, ideally within a primary school setting.
• Demonstrate patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills.
• Be committed to supporting the academic and personal development of every child.
• Hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced DBS on the update service.
• Possess the right to work in the UK.

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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