SEN Teaching Assistants
Job description
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SEN Teaching Assistant - Special Educational Needs Schools in Ashford
Must be available full-time - £93 per day - ASAP start - Monday to Friday 8.30am-3.30pm
Ad-hoc and potential to become a long-term position
If you are passionate about supporting children and young people with severe and complex special educational needs, and thrive in a nurturing yet highly specialised environment, this could be the role for you.
Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking resilient, compassionate, and committed SEN Teaching Assistants to join one of our client schools in Ashford
The Role
- Supporting pupils on a 1:1 or small group basis with needs including severe learning difficulties (SLD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), complex learning difficulties, autism spectrum condition (ASC), and sensory impairments.
- Assisting with personalised learning programmes tailored to each pupil's EHCP, focusing on communication, independence, and life skills.
- Providing support with personal care where required, ensuring dignity and respect at all times.
- Using a calm, patient, and nurturing approach to support pupils who may have communication difficulties or sensory needs.
- Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and support staff to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment.
- Being a positive role model who genuinely wants to make a difference - this role is more than just a job.
- Taking initiative in the classroom and building meaningful, trusting relationships with pupils and their families.
Requirements
- Prior experience as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Care Support Worker, or within a specialist SEN setting is highly desirable.
- Experience supporting children or young people with SLD, PMLD, autism, or complex needs is advantageous.
- You must demonstrate patience, emotional resilience, adaptability, and a proactive attitude.
- A willingness to assist with personal care and medical needs where necessary.
- Must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS (child-only) on the update service or be willing to get a new one. A new DBS costs £62 and we will reimburse the £62 once you complete 20 days of work with us.
- If you have been out of the UK in the last 5 years for 6 months or more, you will also need to obtain an overseas police check.
Why work with Tradewind Recruitment?
- Competitive daily rates and transparent pay.
- Ongoing access to over 2,500 CPD-accredited courses through The National College.
- A dedicated and experienced consultant supporting you every step of the way.
- A reliable and knowledgeable compliance team ensuring smooth onboarding and continued support.
If you're ready to support children and young people in a setting where your care, consistency, and commitment can truly change lives, apply today to join a supportive and forward-thinking specialist school community.
Key skills extracted
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Our tips for applying
5 recommandations générées par notre IA pour maximiser vos chances.
⭐ Highlight any direct experience with SLD, PMLD, or ASC at the top of your CV as the advert lists these as the primary pupil needs you will be supporting.
📊 Quantify your impact: e.g. 'Supported 4 pupils with PMLD on a 1:1 basis across a 6-month placement, contributing to measurable progress in 3 EHCP communication targets'.
🎯 Explicitly mention experience assisting with personal care and medical needs, as the advert flags willingness to do this as a specific requirement.
🌐 Reference your enhanced DBS status (especially if on the update service) prominently in your CV header or personal statement, as compliance is a key onboarding step for Tradewind Recruitment.
🤝 Include a brief line about collaborative working with teachers, therapists, and families, as the advert specifically calls out multi-disciplinary teamwork within specialist school settings.
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- •Delivered 1:1 EHCP-aligned support to 3 pupils with PMLD and ASC across a 5-month placement, contributing to measurable progress in 4 communication targets per pupil.
- •Assisted with personal care routines for 6 pupils with complex needs daily, maintaining dignity protocols and reducing transition anxiety incidents by 30% over one term.
- •Collaborated with 2 speech and language therapists and a class teacher to adapt sensory-based learning activities for a pupil with dual sensory impairment, enabling full participation in 90% of timetabled sessions.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Tradewind Recruitment's SEN Teaching Assistant vacancy in Ashford stands out precisely because of its focus on pupils with PMLD, SLD, and autism spectrum conditions — areas where I have built hands-on experience delivering 1:1 support aligned to individual EHCPs. The requirement to assist with personal care and sensory needs reflects the kind of specialist, whole-child approach I am committed to.
My background in SEN support settings has equipped me with practical strategies for communicating with non-verbal pupils, de-escalating distress calmly, and collaborating with teachers and therapists to adjust personalised learning programmes. I hold an enhanced DBS on the update service and have consistently supported pupils with complex needs across full-time placements, building the consistency and trust that this cohort depends upon.
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Technical
- ›How do you adapt communication strategies for a pupil with both autism and sensory impairments?
- ›Can you explain what an EHCP is and describe how you have contributed to delivering targets within one?
- ›What approaches have you used to support pupils with PMLD during structured learning activities?
- ›How do you ensure dignity and respect when providing personal care to a pupil with complex needs?
- ›Describe a specific strategy you have used to support a non-verbal pupil in a 1:1 setting.
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you supported a pupil who was displaying challenging behaviour — how did you respond and what was the outcome?
- ›Describe a situation where you had to adapt quickly to an unexpected change in a pupil's needs or routine.
- ›Give an example of how you have built a trusting relationship with a pupil who was initially reluctant to engage.
- ›Tell me about a time you worked closely with a teacher or therapist to adjust a pupil's learning programme.
- ›Describe a moment when you found the role emotionally demanding — how did you manage your wellbeing while maintaining your commitment?
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Tell me about a time you supported a pupil who was displaying challenging behaviour — how did you respond and what was the outcome?
Describe a moment when you found the role emotionally demanding — how did you manage your wellbeing while maintaining your commitment?