SEN Teaching Assistant - Margate, Kent

• Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
• Location: Margate, Kent
• Start Date: December 2025
• Key Stage 1-4
• Salary: £90.00 - £120.00 per day (depending on experience/qualifications)

Job Description:

Are you committed to supporting students with special educational needs?

Would you like to help young people with SEMH develop their skills and confidence

Academics Canterbury are excited to recruit a committed and caring SEN Teaching Assistant to join a highly regarded Special Educational Needs (SEN) school in Margate.

The school is dedicated to offering an inclusive, nurturing, and supportive environment, helping children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs develop into confident and responsible young people. The staff and leadership team work strive to create a safe and welcoming space where every student is valued, respected, and encouraged to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Assisting with learning activities and fostering a positive learning environment
• Work closely with teaching staff to create specific learning plans catered to individual pupils
• Maintain a positive attitude that will motivate the children you work with

What we're looking for:

• Experience working with children, ideally within a SEN setting/ SEMH background
• Passion, empathy and desire for working with children with Special Educational Needs
• A strong communicator who is able to work collaboratively with staff and pupils
• A willingness to learn and grow

If you are looking for the next step in your career where you can truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you! Apply today to start your journey at this amazing SEN school!