Specialist Teaching Assistant for Children in Care (Full-time/Part-time)

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Posted Friday 8th Aug 2025

Close Date Tuesday 30th Sep 2025

Job Description

Specialist Teaching Assistant for Children in Care

Do you have the passion to play a significant part in improving the lives of children?

We are actively looking for an experienced teaching assistant to join a therapeutic and holistic school set in the countryside, to support young learners who have had a disruptive start in life.

Location: Tenterden

Pay: Daily Rate £90 - £100 a day. 

Hours: Flexible working of full time, part time and ADHOC

This role would include:

• Working with students with trauma based experiences.

• General teaching assistant in the class room, 1:1 and intervention work.

• Supporting students throughout their day – helping them reach their full potential.

• Working in term time - We have full time, contract, part time and ADHOC cover roles.

This is ideal for:

• Graduates who are considering becoming teachers or therapists.

• Experienced Teaching Assistants looking for a change.

• Staff from care and social work backgrounds.

• People with transferable skills that would make you a great SEND Teaching Assistant.

Benefits of working with Kent Teaching Solutions:

• We pay you in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.

• Competitive salary.

• Professional development in schools.

• PAYE – No umbrella companies.

• ‘Refer a friend’ bonus.

• Round the clock support from your dedicated consultant. 

• Opportunities for full time and permanent roles.

There are many more reasons to work with us and I look forward to speaking to you about this more.

Apply today to apply for this exciting opportunity!

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to vetting checks including an Enhanced DBS check, relevant qualifications and satisfactory references. An overseas police check will be required by candidates who have worked or resided outside of the UK