SEN Teaching Assistant

GSL Education - Kent; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education Kent is seeking a committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join a nurturing specialist school in Tonbridge. You will support learners aged 2 to 19 with complex needs, helping them build confidence, communication, and independence within a caring team.

The role requires safeguarding knowledge and background checks, including an enhanced DBS registered or willing to apply. Start is September 2026, with a full-time, term-time or permanent employment context.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Calm, resilient, and caring attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

SEND experience

Calm and caring attitude

Communication skills

Teamwork

Passion for SEND

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Tonbridge

Contract Type: Full-time

Start: September 2026

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

Want to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people? GSL Education Kent are looking for a committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join a nurturing specialist school in Tonbridge.

You will support pupils aged 2 to 19 with complex needs, including autism and profound learning difficulties, helping them build confidence, communication skills, and independence in a caring and collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities of the SEN Teaching Assistant include:

• 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

The ideal SEN Teaching Assistant will have:

• 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.