High needs teaching assistant

Job description

HIGH NEEDS TEACHING ASSISTANT
Location: Gravesend
Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday
Setting: Mainstream Primary School
We are currently looking for an experienced and dedicated High Needs Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming mainstream primary school in the Gravesend area .
The successful candidate will be supporting pupils with additional and complex needs , helping them to access learning, develop their independence and manage behaviour in a positive and supportive environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

Previous SEN experience , ideally within a primary school setting

Experience supporting children with high or complex needs

Strong behaviour management skills

A calm, patient and nurturing approach

Confidence working within a mainstream primary school

The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

Relevant experience and/or qualifications in education, childcare or SEN

The ability to work effectively as part of a wider school team

Driving is preferred , although candidates who are able to reliably travel by public transport will also be considered

Safeguarding Requirements:

An enhanced DBS is required

Candidates with a suitable DBS already in place are welcome to apply

If you do not currently have a DBS, you must be willing to apply for a new enhanced DBS

References and appropriate safeguarding checks will be completed

PLEASE CONTACT YASMINE PITMAN AT ACADEMICS ROCHESTER WITH UPDATED CVS IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN A NEW ROLE
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Perry Street

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

28-10-2026

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