SEND Teaching Assistant

Swanley, Kent, South East, England

21st April 2026

£95 - £100 per day

Long Term Supply

Job Description

Rikama Education Ltd. are currently working with SEND school in Swanley, who are looking for a number of reliable, resilient and positive Teaching Assistants to start as soon as possible for both Primary and Secondary learners, with the opportunity of a permanent role for the right candidate after the initial period.

The school offers excellent facilities, extra curriculuar activities and are generally an amazing team to be part of. They are on an extremely large site and educate and care for students (mixed boys and girls) aged from 7 to 19 with a range of needs including: Autism, Down’s Syndrome, Global Delay and some challenging behaviour. Some roles could require you to complete personal care.

As an SEND Teaching Assistant you will be responsible for and have:

Supporting on either a 1 to 1 or small group basis
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Resilience
A calm and caring approach

Should you be accepted for this post, you will be rewarded by:

A brilliant career with supportive SLT and school environment
A dedicated Consultant
Training and CPD courses
A long term contract with the potential to go permanent at this school
Excellent rates of pay

Should you be interested in this post, please apply with an updated CV.

E: laurapower@rikama-education.com.
T: 02038001029

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 that we subsequently place at one of our schools.

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