SEN Teaching Assistant (Early Years Background)

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in education is seeking a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant in Tonbridge. The role involves supporting young learners with Special Educational Needs in a nurturing environment. Candidates should have early years experience and a relevant qualification, with opportunities for career growth and training.

Benefits

Full training and ongoing CPD

Personal consultant support

Opportunity for career growth

Qualifications

• Experience as an Early Years Support Worker or in a nursery/childcare setting.
• Understanding of early childhood development and SEN strategies.
• Calm, empathetic, and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 3–7 with SEN, especially those with developmental delays.
• Deliver play-based and sensory learning.
• Work closely with class teachers and therapists.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Relevant childcare/SEN qualification

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant (Early Years Background)

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (Early Years Background)

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Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (Early Years Support Worker Background)
Location: Tonbridge
Salary: £88.94 per day
Start: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time

Do you have a nurturing nature and a background in Early Years Support? Are you passionate about helping young learners with Special Educational Needs (SEN) thrive in a caring, structured environment?

GSL Education are thrilled to offer an opportunity for a caring SEN Teaching Assistant in Tonbridge who can bring their early years’ experience into an SEN school setting and provide tailored support to children with diverse needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support children aged 3–7 with SEN, especially those with developmental delays, speech and language needs, or ASD.
• Deliver play-based and sensory learning to encourage communication, emotional regulation, and independence.
• Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and therapists to implement Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Assist with classroom activities, transitions, and personal care routines in a respectful and supportive manner.
• Provide feedback on progress and help maintain a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Use your early years knowledge to support social interaction and personal development.

Requirements:

• Experience as an Early Years Support Worker or in a nursery/childcare setting.
• Understanding of early childhood development and SEN strategies.
• A calm, empathetic, and proactive approach to working with children.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A relevant childcare/SEN qualification is desirable. Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Have anupdated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps)and anenhanced DBSregistered to theUpdate Service(or be willing to apply for one).
• Competitive daily rate of £88.94.
• Opportunity to build a long-term career in SEN education.
• Full training and ongoing CPD through GSL Education.
• A welcoming and supportive school environment.
• Personal consultant support throughout your placement.
• A chance to make a genuine impact on the lives of young children.

If you are a passionateSEN TA eager to make a real difference in the lives of children inTonbridge, we invite you to apply today!

Please be advised that this 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.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the‘SEN TA’role, please click'apply now'to submit your full andup-to-date CVand one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.