SEN Teaching Assistant

Term Time Teachers; Tonbridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency focused on educational roles is looking for a motivated SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs in Tonbridge. This role offers flexible work with competitive daily rates, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in students' lives. Ideal candidates will have experience working with additional needs and a passion for education. You will assist with classroom activities and implement support plans, fostering a positive learning environment.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Flexible work

Opportunity for long-term placements

Refer-a-Friend Bonus

Optional pension scheme

Supportive team

Qualifications

• Experience in care work, schools, or residential settings.
• Relevant qualifications or training are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students on a 1:1 or small group basis.
• Assisting with classroom activities.
• Helping to implement support plans.
• Promoting a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Previous experience with children or adults with additional needs

Calm, patient, and empathetic approach

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Passion for supporting SEN students

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Tonbridge
Start Date: Flexible
Pay: 90 - 100 per day (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time (flexible)

Are you seeking a rewarding career supporting children who have special educational needs? At Term Time Teachers, we are looking for a motivated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join an excellent school in Tonbridge.

About the Role:

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other support staff to provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs. If you're seeking a rewarding career, this is the role for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting students on a 1:1 or small group basis.
• Assisting with classroom activities.
• Helping to implement support plans.
• Promoting a safe, positive and engaging learning environment

Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience working with children or adults with additional needs (e.g. in care work, schools, or residential settings)
• Calm, patient and empathetic approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting SEN students

Relevant qualifications or training are desirable but not essential.

Why Work with Term Time Teachers

• Competitive daily rates (inclusive of holiday pay)
• Flexible work that fits your availability
• Opportunity to secure long-term placements
• Refer-a-Friend Bonus - 125 for Qualified Teachers, 75 for Nursery staff/ teaching assistants
• Optional pension scheme
• Supportive and friendly team

Alternatively, if this job is not for you then please still get in touch with us on (phone number removed) for other roles or refer it to a friend who might be interested in this role!

Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB).