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Posted 09 August, 2026

SEN Teaching Assistants

Tradewind Recruitment
Canterbury, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

SEMH Teaching Assistant - SEN School in CanterburyFull-time - £93 per day - ASAP startMonday to Friday, 8:30am-3:30pm

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Ad-hoc with potential for a long-term position

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Are you passionate about supporting a secondary-aged young person who needs the most encouragement and guidance? If you thrive in a challenging but rewarding environment and want to make a real difference, this could be the role for you.

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The Role

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  • Provide support to secondary-aged pupils with SEMH needs.
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  • Support learning, emotional development, and behaviour management.
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  • Help de-escalate incidents calmly and professionally.
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  • Build a trusting, positive relationship with the pupil, acting as a consistent role model.
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  • Work collaboratively with teachers and other support staff to meet the pupil's individual needs.
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Requirements

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  • Prior experience as a Behaviour Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant, or in a pastoral/intervention SEN setting is highly desirable.
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  • Strong behaviour management skills, emotional resilience, and a calm, non-confrontational approach.
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  • Must have the right to work in the UK and be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS (child-only) on the update service, or get a new one (we reimburse £62 after 20 days of work).
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  • If you have been outside the UK in the last 5 years for 6 months or more, an overseas police check will be required.
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Why work with Tradewind Recruitment?

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  • Competitive daily rates and transparent pay.
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  • Ongoing access to over 2,500 CPD-accredited courses through The National College.
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  • Dedicated and experienced consultant support throughout your placement.
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  • A reliable compliance team ensuring smooth onboarding and ongoing assistance.
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If you're ready to make a real difference in a young person's life by providing consistent, one-to-one support, apply today to join a forward-thinking and supportive team in Canterbury.

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Contact:Errika Blunden -