SEN Learning Support Assistant — Long-Term, Term-Time

Senploy; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Classroom Support in Tonbridge is seeking Learning Support Assistants to join a specialist SEN school. This long-term temporary role is agency supply with potential for permanent positions for the right candidates.

Mon-Fri, term-time-only, with immediate starts through December 2026. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with various additional needs, help them access lessons and the wider curriculum, and promote independence and positive engagement in learning.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs.
• Experience supporting students with ASD, ADHD, SEMH or other additional needs.
• A patient, caring and compassionate approach.
• Confidence supporting students on a 1:1 basis and within small groups.
• Good communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to remain calm, positive and resilient when supporting challenging behaviour.
• A flexible and proactive attitude.
• A genuine passion for helping young people develop and achieve their potential.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to students with a range of additional needs.
• Supporting pupils with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, hearing impairments and associated learning difficulties.
• Helping students access lessons, activities and the wider school curriculum.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive engagement with learning.
• Using appropriate strategies to support behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Working closely with teachers and other support staff to deliver consistent and effective support.
• Creating a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Using British Sign Language to communicate with students where required, depending on your experience and qualifications.

Job description

Classroom Support in Tonbridge is seeking Learning Support Assistants to join a specialist SEN school. This long-term temporary role is agency supply with potential for permanent positions for the right candidates.

Mon-Fri, term-time-only, with immediate starts through December 2026. You will provide 1:1 and small-group support to students with various additional needs, help them access lessons and the wider curriculum, and promote independence and positive engagement in learning.