Special Needs Teaching Assistant — Career Growth & Impact

Woodlands; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A special educational school in Maidstone is seeking adaptable Teaching Assistants to support pupils with special needs aged 2-19. The role involves working collaboratively in a friendly environment and offers career progression opportunities, including a path to teaching for those with a degree. Candidates should be committed to inclusive principles and safeguarding children. Benefits include staff counselling services, a wellbeing app, social events, and annual flu vaccinations.

Benefits

Confidential staff counselling service

Wellbeing app and platform

Social and well-being events

Annual flu vaccinations

Qualifications

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant or in a child-based environment.
• Passion for special needs, seeking first opportunity.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 2-19 with special needs in a classroom setting.
• Cover in other classes when required.
• Participate in professional development opportunities.

Skills

Teamwork

Responsibility

Adaptability

Commitment to inclusive principles

Education

Degree or working towards a degree

Job description

A special educational school in Maidstone is seeking adaptable Teaching Assistants to support pupils with special needs aged 2-19. The role involves working collaboratively in a friendly environment and offers career progression opportunities, including a path to teaching for those with a degree. Candidates should be committed to inclusive principles and safeguarding children. Benefits include staff counselling services, a wellbeing app, social events, and annual flu vaccinations.