SEN Trainee Teaching Assistant
Location: Ashford, Kent
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £440 - £550 per week
Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs (SEN)?
Would you like to train and grow within a nurturing primary school environment?
We are a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Ashford looking to appoint a Trainee Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEN across Early Years and Key Stages 1 and 2. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic, patient, and keen to develop a career in education.
About the Role:
Support pupils with a range of SEN needs, including autism, speech and language difficulties, and social-emotional challenges.
Work one-to-one and in small groups, under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCO.
Receive hands-on training and ongoing mentorship.
Contribute to a positive, safe, and stimulating learning environment.
We’re Looking For Someone Who Is:
Passionate about making a difference in children’s lives.
Calm, resilient, and nurturing in their approach.
Willing to learn and grow within the role.
A team player who is flexible and supportive.
Ideally has some experience working with children (in a school, nursery, or youth setting), though full training will be provided.
We Offer:
A friendly and supportive team of staff and leadership.
Ongoing training and professional development.
Opportunities for career progression, including potential routes into teaching.
A school community that values inclusion, wellbeing, and learning for all