SEN Teaching Assistant

GSL Education - Kent; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Kent is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with special needs in a nurturing school environment. This full-time role offers a competitive daily rate and opportunities for professional development while making a meaningful impact in students' lives.

Benefits

Dedicated support from a consultant

Opportunities for training and career development

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with special needs.
• Warm and patient demeanor.
• Valid UK driving license and access to transport.

Responsibilities

• Support children with special needs like autism and ADHD.
• Assist with learning, communication, and emotional regulation.
• Foster trust and engagement through play and routines.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Communication

Engagement

Education

Experience in nursery, preschool, or Early Years setting

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant Tonbridge, Kent
Daily Rate: £88.94 Full-Time Term-Time Only

GSL Education is seeking a compassionate and dependable SEN Teaching Assistant to join a nurturing school in Tonbridge. The school is committed to ensuring every child feels safe, valued, and capable of achieving their potential.

Responsibilities include supporting children with special needs such as autism, ADHD, or other learning challenges. You will assist with learning, communication, and emotional regulation, using your experience in early years to employ play, routines, and patience to foster trust and engagement.

Ideal candidates will have experience in a nursery, preschool, or Early Years setting, a warm and patient demeanor, and a genuine interest in supporting children with additional needs. A valid UK driving license and access to transport are required, along with a current enhanced DBS check or willingness to obtain one.

We offer a daily rate of £88.94, dedicated support from a consultant, opportunities for training and career development in special needs education, and a role where your care and creativity can truly make a difference.

If you're ready to bring your nursery experience into a classroom setting and support children requiring extra care, we would love to hear from you.