SEN Teaching Assistant - Severe Needs - Primary and Secondary-aged Pupils (Canterbury)

Full-time - Monday to Friday - 8.30am to 3.30pm

£83.33 per day

Are you an organised and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant ready for your next challenge? Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking a dedicated and experienced Severe SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team in Canterbury!

This full-time position is available for an immediate start. While it begins as a temporary long-term role, there is potential for it to become permanent for the right candidate.

We work with a variety of SEN schools across Canterbury and the surrounding areas, so no matter where you're located locally, we encourage you to apply!

The Role Involves:

Supporting primary and secondary-aged students with severe Special Educational Needs, such as ASD, SEMH, profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), and complex behavioural challenges
Providing tailored one-on-one and small group support to meet individual student needs
Assisting class teachers in preparing and delivering specialised lessons and activities
Creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment, supporting with classroom tasks and resources
Supervising students during school trips, outdoor learning, and enrichment activities
Offering clear guidance, repetition, and rephrasing to ensure students are fully engaged in their learning

What Tradewind Offers You:

Competitive pay rates based on your experience
Access to more CPD training than any other education agency, through our exclusive partnership with the National College, offering over 2,000 certified CPD courses for FREE once you start working with us
A referral scheme where you can earn up to £100 for recommending a friend
Comprehensive interview preparation and lesson planning support
An easy-to-use online portal for managing timesheets
Free social and networking events to help you connect with other professionals and consultants

Requirements to Join Us:

An Enhanced child-only DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable), and professional references
A full 10-year employment history (with any gaps explained) on your CV
Legal right to work in the UK

Interested?

Click 'Apply Now' to be considered for this rewarding SEN Teaching Assistant - Severe Needs role! For more information, feel free to email us at or call us on