SEN Teaching Assistant

Canterbury, Kent, South East, England

13th October 2025

£13.69 - £14.69 per hour

Long Term Supply

Job Description

Are you passionate about making a difference in children’s lives?

Rikama Education are working with a specialist school in Cantebury who recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to start ASAP. The school caters for children and young people aged 5-19 who have PMLD and SLD.

Role:

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting students with a range of learning needs, helping them to access the curriculum and achieve their full potential.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a vibrant and inclusive school environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience working with children, ideally within a school or educational setting

A patient, nurturing, and positive attitude

Strong communication and teamwork skills

A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning and development

Experience supporting children with additional needs

What we offer:

A friendly and collaborative team environment

Ongoing support and professional development opportunities

A rewarding role where every day brings new challenges and achievements

School Hours: 8:30am 3:30pm (term time only)

If you’re ready to take the next step in your education career and want to be part of a school that values its staff and students, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, please get in touch today.

Should you be accepted for this post, you will be rewarded by:
• A Dedicated Consultant
• Training
• A long-term contract with the potential to go permanent at this school
• Excellent rates of pay
In the first instance please apply with an updated CV to the email posted with the advert.
If you are happy in your current post; however, you have a colleague or friend that may be interested in this post, please pass on our email and number as Rikama Education run a referral incentive scheme for anyone who refers a person to us who is successfully placed.

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