SEN Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 11 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £95 to £120 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 May 2026 |
| Location: | Sittingbourne, Kent |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 211150 |
Summary
Job Opportunity: SEMH Temporary Teaching Assistant - Immediate Start
Location: Sittingbourne
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Temporary-Long term
We are currently recruiting an experienced Teaching Assistant to join the team at a school supporting children aged 5-19 with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
This is a fantastic opportunity for skilled and resilient professionals who are passionate about making a real difference in young people's lives. Successful candidates who integrate well into the team may be considered for a permanent position.
About the Role:
- Support students with SEMH needs in both group and 1:1 settings
- Implement personalised behaviour strategies
- Foster positive relationships with students and staff
- Maintain a calm, consistent, and proactive approach
- Collaborate closely with teaching staff and the wider team
Essential Criteria:
- Proven experience working with children or young people - ideally in SEMH or similar settings
- Confident, adaptable, and able to hit the ground running
- Strong communication skills (verbal and non-verbal)
- Ability to build trust quickly with students and staff
- Resilience in challenging environments; calm under pressure
- Excellent behaviour management skills
- Reliable, proactive, and a team player
We are looking for individuals who can make an impact from day one.
If you have available from the start of September, please apply as soon as possible.
Location: Sittingbourne
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Temporary-Long term
We are currently recruiting an experienced Teaching Assistant to join the team at a school supporting children aged 5-19 with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
This is a fantastic opportunity for skilled and resilient professionals who are passionate about making a real difference in young people's lives. Successful candidates who integrate well into the team may be considered for a permanent position.
About the Role:
- Support students with SEMH needs in both group and 1:1 settings
- Implement personalised behaviour strategies
- Foster positive relationships with students and staff
- Maintain a calm, consistent, and proactive approach
- Collaborate closely with teaching staff and the wider team
Essential Criteria:
- Proven experience working with children or young people - ideally in SEMH or similar settings
- Confident, adaptable, and able to hit the ground running
- Strong communication skills (verbal and non-verbal)
- Ability to build trust quickly with students and staff
- Resilience in challenging environments; calm under pressure
- Excellent behaviour management skills
- Reliable, proactive, and a team player
We are looking for individuals who can make an impact from day one.
If you have available from the start of September, please apply as soon as possible.