Job Description:

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.

• Job Title: Primary SEN Teaching Assistant
• Location: Gillingham 
• Pay Range: £95 per day
• Contract Type: Full-Time (Mon – Friday)
• Hours: 08:30 – 15:30
• Opportunity to apply for a permanent position 

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.

What you can expect from ANZUK Education:

ANZUK is the teaching agency that puts educators first — with transparent pay, consistent work, and consultants who take the time to understand what matters to you. We don’t just find you bookings. We make flexible teaching feel stable, supported and valued. With more than 43 branches across 4 countries, 450 team members, and 20 years of pursuing exceptional experiences in education.... It’s safe to say we know our stuff.

Right educator, right place, right time.