Teaching Assistant - Special Education Needs (SEN)

Teaching Assistant - Special Education Needs (SEN)Location: Erith, Kent, DA8 3NLContract Type: Fixed TermContract Term: Full-TimeSalary: £20,124.00 Annually (Actual) - Working 39 weeks per year. Paid for 44.45 weeks (FTE Salary: £29,111)Hours Per Week: 30Weeks Per Year: 39Fixed Term End Date: Thu 22nd Jul, 2027Closing Date: 7:00pm, Fri 6th Nov, 2026About the RoleWe re looking for a caring, enthusiastic and well-organised Teaching Assistant to join our team. Working alongside our teachers and support staff, you ll help pupils in vulnerable groups, particularly those with special educational needs, to stay focused and engaged, understand what s being asked of them, and grow into confident, independent learners.This is a varied, rewarding role covering 1:1 and small-group support, reading and storytelling, preparing learning spaces and resources, and supporting pupils emotional and social development, so no two days are quite the same.Day to day, you ll:Provide 1:1 and group support, helping pupils understand and complete the tasks and activities set by the teacher.Help identify pupils who need additional support, including those with SEND, and work with staff to meet their needs.Listen to children read, read to them, and bring stories to life.Prepare classrooms and learning spaces for activities and create displays and exhibitions of children s work.Support pupils who find it difficult to engage with learning, encouraging positive behaviour and responding calmly to challenging ..... full job details .....