SEN Teaching Assistant

Job description

SEN TA Opportunity

Are you an NHS worker, youth or family support worker, childminder, or counsellor looking for a rewarding new career in education? We want to hear from you! Our education recruitment agency is looking for caring, patient and compassionate individuals to work as a special educational needs (SEN) TA in schools across Swale. If you have experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable individuals, this could be the perfect opportunity to transfer your skills into a school environment.

Who are we?

Academics is a leading national academic jobs agency, specialising in the recruitment of permanent, long term and daily supply teacher jobs and education support staff for vacancies in Children's Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Further Education establishments.

Why Become a SEN TA?

Your experience could make a real difference to a child's education, confidence and wellbeing. Whether you have worked in healthcare, family services, childcare or counselling, many of your existing skills are highly valued in special educational needs (SEN) settings.

We welcome applications from:

NHS workers with experience supporting individuals with additional needs.

Youth and family support workers who understand safeguarding, emotional wellbeing and behaviour support.

Childminders with experience nurturing children and supporting their development.

Counsellors with strong communication skills and an understanding of emotional and social needs.

What We're Looking For:

A caring, patient and understanding approach.

Experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable individuals.

Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

A positive attitude and a genuine desire to help pupils succeed.

A willingness to learn and develop within a school setting.

Previous school experience is beneficial, but your transferable skills could be just as valuable!

Start date: ASAP

Location: Swale

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Sittingbourne

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

24-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English