SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Tonbridge

Contract Type: Full-time

Start: ASAP

Salary: £93+ per day (depending on experience)

Are you a compassionate and resilient individual eager to make a difference as an SEN Teaching Assistant
? GSL Education Kent are looking for a kind and understanding SEN Teaching Assistant to join a nurturing specialist school in Tonbridge.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant
, you will be essential in supporting pupils to grow not only academically but also socially and emotionally. Working alongside the teaching team, you will provide individualised support to students aged 3 to 19 who have a variety of complex needs, such as severe and profound learning disabilities, autism, and related medical conditions.

This is a wonderful opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment where every child is celebrated for who they are. The school has a deep commitment to promoting independence, communication, and positive well-being in all pupils, creating a safe, nurturing space where children can thrive both personally and academically. The curriculum is designed to be flexible, responsive, and holistic – prioritising each student’s voice and individual pathway.

• Providing 1:1 or small group support under the guidance of teaching staff
• Assisting with the implementation of EHCPs and individual learning plans
• Supporting students with communication, behaviour, personal care, and sensory needs
• Encouraging the development of independence and life skills
• Promoting a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND (in a school or care setting)
• A calm, resilient, and caring attitude
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

This SEN Teaching Assistant role is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact in a school that believes every pupil has a right to be valued, heard, and successful.

Please be advised that this SEN Teaching Assistant role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.