SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant – Make a Real Impact This September!
Location: Swanley, Kent, UK
Hours: Full-time | Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 3:30pm
Pay: £13.70 – £15.20 per hour (based on experience & qualifications)
Start Date: September 2025

About the Role:
Do you have a passion for helping children with special educational needs thrive?
Heart Teaching is proud to partner with a specialist school in Swanley that’s looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their warm and supportive team this September.

In this role, you’ll work closely with students with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), helping them develop not only academically but also socially and emotionally in a safe, structured, and nurturing environment .

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to make a lasting difference every day

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:

• Supporting students with autism to thrive in both academic and personal growth

• Assisting the class teacher and SENCO in delivering individualised learning plans

• Helping to create a positive, inclusive classroom where every child feels valued

• Managing behaviour with empathy, patience, and calm strategies

• Encouraging life skills that build confidence and independence

We’re Looking for Someone Who Is:
Kind, calm, and patient, with a genuine interest in SEN
Experienced with or understanding of Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
Skilled in behaviour management with a nurturing approach
A great communicator and a strong team player
Passionate about making a real difference, not just filling a role

To Apply, You’ll Need:
An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply
The Right to Work in the UK
At least two professional references covering the last two years

What You’ll Get with Heart Teaching:
Competitive pay: £13.70 – £15.20 per hour
Ongoing CPD and training opportunities – for free
£250 refer-a-friend reward scheme
A dedicated, ethical agency committed to safeguarding and student success

Why Choose Heart Teaching?
We work only with schools that value and prioritise student wellbeing and staff support. With us, you’re not just placed—you’re partnered. We offer full guidance, professional growth opportunities, and a community that cares

Additional Information:
This is a long-term temporary role, with the potential to become permanent
If you are barred from working with children, please do not apply—this is a serious legal matter

Ready to Apply?
Take your next step in a meaningful, fulfilling career in education
Send your CV to [email removed]
Call us on [phone removed] [phone removed]
Or apply online at heartteaching.com

Be the reason a child smiles, grows, and believes in themselves this September.