SEND Teaching Assistant - Term Time

Haven Nook School, Canterbury

• Ref:KCC886-6174-8S
• Posted:08/09/2025
• Pay:£23,000 FTE
• Start Date:ASAP
• App Close Date:19/09/2025 at 12:00
• Interviews:w/c 22 September 2025

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SEND Teaching Assistant 
Haven Nook School, Canterbury 
£23,000 FTE | Permanent | 39 weeks + 5 INSET days 
Monday–Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm 
Start Date: ASAP 

About Us 

At Haven Nook School, we do more than teach – we transform lives. We’re here to ignite a passion for life and learning in children and young people with neuro-diverse, social, emotional, and mental health needs. 

Our vision is bold: to create a safe, inclusive, and aspirational environment where every learner can flourish. Guided by our values – Compassion, Aspiration, Inspiration, Nurture, and Trust – we are brave in our approach, creative in our practice, and impactful in everything we do. 

The Role 

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in shaping brighter futures. Working closely with teachers, parents, and external professionals, you’ll provide personalised learning and care support to pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN). 

You’ll: 

• Build strong, positive relationships that boost self-esteem, independence, and inclusion. 

• Support learners with social, emotional, and mental health needs with empathy and resilience. 

• Assist in delivering engaging, creative lessons tailored to individual needs. 

• Promote positive behaviour and respond compassionately to challenges. 

• Help design and review learning and care plans, ensuring every student can achieve their EHCP goals. 

• Safeguard pupil wellbeing  

About You 

We’re looking for someone who is: 

• Experienced in supporting young people with SEN and/or behavioural needs. 

• Resilient, adaptable, and proactive – with a real passion for helping learners thrive. 

• A great communicator who builds trust and respect with pupils, families, and colleagues. 

• Open to learning, reflecting, and developing through ongoing training and feedback. 

• Ready to embrace our aspirational and inspirational culture at Haven Nook – bringing the balance of care and ambition every day. 

(An Enhanced DBS is required; Mental Health First Aid training or similar awareness is an advantage.) 

Why Join Haven Nook? 

Be part of a visionary and supportive team making real impact. 
Enjoy tailored professional development and growth opportunities. 
Work in a creative, collaborative environment where every day is different. 
Experience the joy of seeing young people grow in confidence, resilience, and ability. 

Every day at Haven Nook is a chance to inspire, nurture, and change lives. If you’re ready to make a difference – we’d love to hear from you. 

 Apply now to join our journey. 

Information about the school

Haven Nook looks to enable each young person’s unique potential by unlocking confidence, inspiring change and encouraging self-belief. Our aim is to channel skills and learning to promote achievement in the modern world.

We look to harness individual interests and goals by igniting a love of learning. Our community comprises aspiring individuals shaped by an ethos of nurture and creativity. We strive to meet each young person’s unique developmental, social and emotional needs, to boost confidence and encourage a positive sense of self.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Karina Rook
• Address:73-75 Castle Street, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 2QD
• Telephone: 01227469156
• Email: karina@tuition-extra.co.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• SEN TA Job Description