Job Description

Experienced SEND Teaching Assistant Chatham, Medway
Location: Gillingham
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Contract until July 2025
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

About the Role:
Supply Desk are delighted to be working with a well-regarded primary school in Gillingham, seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to provide one-to-one support to a child in KS2 with SEND, specifically ASD. This highly rewarding role involves helping the child access the curriculum, build confidence, and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• One-to-One Support: Deliver tailored, consistent support to the child, addressing their unique needs and helping them navigate barriers to learning.
• Lesson Assistance: Collaborate with the class teacher to adapt materials and teaching strategies, ensuring the child engages effectively with the curriculum.
• Progress Monitoring: Record and track the child s progress, offering regular, detailed feedback to teachers, SENCO, and parents.
• Promote Inclusion: Foster the child s social and emotional growth by creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have significant experience supporting children and young people with SEND, particularly ASD, in an educational setting.
• Exhibit a calm, inclusive, and consistent approach to building trust and rapport.
• Be patient, empathetic, and skilled in managing behaviours related to ASD.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with the child, staff, and parents.
• Be proactive in identifying opportunities for learning and development.
• Hold a relevant qualification or substantial experience in a similar role.
• Have a current, valid DBS or be willing to obtain one.

Benefits of Working with Supply Desk:

• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
• Competitive pay rates that reflect your experience and qualifications.
• Access to professional development and SEND-focused training opportunities.
• A contributory pension scheme.
• Refer a Friend rewards bundle you and your referral can earn up to £150 collectively!

If you are an experienced and passionate SEND Teaching Assistant with a commitment to inclusion and helping children thrive, we would love to hear from you.

Contact us today by calling our team on (phone number removed).

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and meet Safer Recruitment standards.