SEND Intervention Practitioner

Location: Folkestone, Kent

Salary: £93.33+ per day (depending on experience)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-time, Long-term supply

Are you a compassionate, reliable, and dedicated SEND Intervention Practitioner looking for a rewarding full-time opportunity in Folkestone?

Do you have a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs through personalised interventions that promote learning, independence, and emotional wellbeing?

If so, GSL Education Kent are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join a highly regarded specialist school in Folkestone. This position is ideal for a SEND Intervention Practitioner who thrives in a consistent Monday-Friday routine and has the skills to support pupils with autism (ASD), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, and speech and language difficulties.

This school is recognised for its therapeutic approach and collaborative staff team. It provides a nurturing environment where every SEND Intervention Practitioner can contribute to pupils' confidence, independence, and personal development. Joining this team means becoming part of a community that celebrates individual achievements and focuses on the holistic development of every child.

• Deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions to support pupils' individual learning and developmental goals.
• Help pupils develop communication skills, sensory regulation strategies, and emotional wellbeing.
• Apply calm, consistent, and positive strategies to support behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Work closely with teachers and specialist staff to maintain a structured, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Implement individual Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and personalised learning strategies.
• Encourage independence, daily living skills, and personal autonomy.
• Monitor pupils' progress and contribute to their ongoing learning and development.

• Have recent experience supporting children or young people with additional needs in a school, care, or similar setting.
• Possess a nurturing, patient, and adaptable approach.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Have a genuine commitment to helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Meet GSL Education's safer recruitment requirements.
• Hold an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Full-time, long-term supply opportunities.
• Access to professional development and SEND-specific training.
• Dedicated consultants who will support your career development.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a supportive specialist school community.

Please be advised that this SEND Intervention Practitioner role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection. All successful applicants must satisfy the necessary safer recruitment che