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Job Title: Primary SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Gillingham

Pay Range: £95 per day

Contract Type: Full-Time (Mon – Friday)

Hours: 08:30 – 15:30

ANZUK Education is working with an SEN School set within the Gillingham area seeking to appoint a Primary SEN Teaching Assistant to join their outstanding team.

Join a welcoming SEND school in Gillingham that is passionate about supporting children with profound, severe and complex needs, and committed to helping every child reach their full potential. As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils’ learning through one-to-one and small group work, under the guidance of the class teacher. You will also be a valued and integral member of a supportive school team, working together to make a meaningful difference every day.

About the role:

• Support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to access learning and achieve their individual outcomes
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support under the direction of the class teacher and SEN team
• Support pupils during transitions, breaktimes, trips and specialist activities
• Maintain a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment
• Accurately record observations and feedback to support assessment and planning
• Uphold safeguarding, confidentiality and health & safety procedures
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, families and external professionals
• Desirable skills & experience:
• Experience working within a SEND school or SEND mainstream provision (primary or secondary)
• A passion for supporting children with SEND, including profound, severe and complex needs
• SEND/TA qualification (desirable)
• Flexibility and resilience in a highly rewarding but demanding environment
• Strong communication skills, including use of non-verbal communication methods
• Ability to support personal care, including feeding, toileting and moving & handling, with dignity and respect
• Ability to work full-time school hours
• While experience and qualifications are helpful, what matters most is your ability to build positive relationships and support pupils’ confidence and progress.

Benefits of working with ANZUK Education:

• Ready2Work app – Control your availability, bookings and schedule — all from one place. Crystal-clear pay - No surprises. PAYE or Umbrella — you choose, we guide.
• Bonus programme. Unlimited referrals. £100 for every friend you refer.
• Free access to our Growth Hub - Your bespoke learning platform.
• Closer to home - Smarter placements. Shorter commutes.
• Genuine community - Events, webinars, and a network that’s got your back.
• Global opportunities - Work across Australia, New Zealand, North America, the UK & Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

About ANZUK Education

ANZUK Education is dedicated to creating exceptional experiences in education. Our mission is to inspire learning, support schools, and provide educators with fair, transparent, and flexible employment opportunities. While we may no longer be in the classroom ourselves, we remain committed to making a lasting impact on the education community by connecting outstanding teachers and support staff with schools that share their values.

Pay rates depend on experience, role type, umbrella or PAYE rate selection. ANZUK Education is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture or disability. Each individual will be assessed on merit alone.

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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary

Pay: £95.00 per day

Benefits:

• Referral programme

Work Location: In person