Teaching Assistants
Description du poste
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Full-time positions ONLY - 8.30-3.30pm
Temp to perm position a possibility
£92.56 per day
Tradewind is recruiting! We work with various SEN schools in the Canterbury area, who provide specialist education for children and young people with various diagnoses, ASD, PMLD and profound, severe and complex needs. We would like a TA to have an approach that emphasises confidence, resilience and success. We are recruiting for both primary and secondary SEN positions.
Role & ResponsibilitiesAs a TA you will:
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Support pupils' learning across a range of subjects within our bespoke curriculum.
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Work with small groups or 1:1, helping pupils access lessons and activities and make progress.
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Support pupils with PMLD by liaising with class teachers, therapists and other staff to deliver the therapeutic approach integral to our school ethos.
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Promote positive behaviour, confidence and resilience in our pupils, helping them develop social, emotional and learning skills.
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Work in partnership with parents, carers and the wider school team to support pupils' progress and well-being.
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Contribute to creating a safe, happy, inclusive and inspirational place to learn.
- Take initiative and be able to demonstrate positive relationships with Children.
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Competitive daily rate with weekly pay
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Access to over 2,000 FREE CPD courses through our exclusive partnership with the National College
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Supportive school placement with experienced staff and ongoing supervision
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The opportunity to make a real and lasting difference in students' lives
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Full assistance with applying for an Enhanced DBS and guidance through vetting processes
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Candidates with experience supporting children or young people with special educational needs, particularly PMLD and medical needs
- Available Monday to Friday, 8.15am to 3.30pm
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A caring, patient, and flexible approach with a genuine passion for inclusive education
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Comfortable providing personal care, including toileting and feeding
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Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude
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Willingness to undergo all necessary background checks, including an Enhanced DBS (child workforce) - support provided
If you're ready to start or continue a rewarding career in SEN education, we want to hear from you. Join our team of compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants and help transform lives.
Email: errika.blunden
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Compétences clés extraites
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Nos conseils pour postuler
5 recommandations générées par notre IA pour maximiser vos chances.
⭐ Open your Personal Statement with direct SEN experience — the advert explicitly requires PMLD and complex needs background, so name specific diagnoses (ASD, PMLD) you have supported in your first two lines.
📊 Quantify your impact: e.g. 'Delivered 1:1 PMLD support for 4 pupils across a 6-month placement, contributing to measurable progress in 3 EHCP targets'.
🎯 Highlight personal care experience (toileting, feeding) clearly in your skills section — the advert flags this as a specific requirement and many candidates omit it.
🌐 Reference any CPD or training completed (e.g. Makaton, Team Teach, manual handling) as the advert promotes 2,000 free CPD courses, signalling the employer values continuous learning.
🤝 Include a bullet on partnership working — the advert stresses collaboration with parents, therapists and class teachers, so demonstrate multi-agency or team-based experience explicitly.
Bullets CV suggérés
3 bullets générés par notre IA pour cette offre, alignés sur ses mots-clés ATS.
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- •Delivered 1:1 PMLD support for 5 pupils across a 9-month SEN placement, contributing to progress against 12 EHCP targets as recorded in termly reviews.
- •Supported a class of 8 pupils with ASD and complex needs in daily transitions and therapeutic activities, reducing recorded behavioural incidents by 30% over one term.
- •Completed 6 CPD modules in SEN practice including Makaton Level 1 and manual handling, applying techniques directly to improve communication outcomes for 3 non-verbal pupils.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Tradewind Recruitment's SEN Teaching Assistant roles in Canterbury align closely with the specialist experience I have built supporting children with PMLD, ASD and complex medical needs. Having delivered 1:1 and small-group support within SEN settings, I am confident in providing personal care, promoting positive behaviour, and working within therapeutic frameworks that place pupil wellbeing at the centre of every interaction.
My background in SEN education includes collaborating with class teachers, speech and language therapists, and families to deliver bespoke support plans tailored to individual EHCP targets. I hold an Enhanced DBS (child workforce) and have completed training in behaviour management and personal care provision, enabling me to contribute from day one in a specialist school environment.
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Questions probables d'entretien
10 questions générées à partir de cette offre.
Techniques
- ›How would you adapt a lesson activity for a pupil with PMLD who is non-verbal and has limited mobility?
- ›What strategies have you used to support a child with ASD during transitions between activities?
- ›How do you contribute to a pupil's EHCP targets during day-to-day classroom support?
- ›Describe your experience delivering personal care (feeding, toileting) in a school setting and how you maintain dignity.
- ›How do you liaise with therapists (speech and language, occupational therapy) to embed therapeutic approaches into classroom activities?
Comportementales
- ›Tell me about a time you supported a pupil who displayed challenging behaviour — what did you do and what was the outcome?
- ›Describe a situation where you had to show resilience when working with a child with complex needs.
- ›Give an example of when you worked closely with a parent or carer to improve a pupil's wellbeing or progress.
- ›Tell me about a time you took initiative in the classroom without being directed by the class teacher.
- ›Describe a situation where you had to adapt quickly to an unexpected change in a pupil's needs or routine.
Exemples de réponses STAR
Réponses modèles avec la méthode Situation-Tâche-Action-Résultat. À adapter à votre vécu.
Tell me about a time you supported a pupil who displayed challenging behaviour — what did you do and what was the outcome?
Describe a situation where you had to show resilience when working with a child with complex needs.