SEN Teaching Assistant - Nursing Specialist

Austin Fraser; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant Nursing Specialist in Tonbridge. Ideal candidates are former nursing professionals who are ready to apply their clinical skills within an educational environment. The role emphasizes collaboration with teaching staff to support students with diverse needs and requires a compassionate approach while promoting student independence.

Benefits

Attractive daily rate of £88.94

Ongoing training and access to SEN workshops

Supportive school environments

Dedicated recruitment consultant with SEN expertise

Qualifications

• Background in nursing or experience working as a nurse.
• Experience working with children with SEN in a school setting.
• Strong understanding of Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and other learning difficulties.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students with health and emotional challenges.
• Assist pupils with mobility and personal care needs.
• Monitor wellbeing and alert appropriate staff regarding concerns.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Resilience

Education

A Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant Nursing Specialist
Location: Tonbridge
Salary: £88.94 per day
Start: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-Day/Long-Term, Full-time/Part-time

Are you a former nurse or nursing professional seeking a rewarding role in education?

GSL Education are welcoming applications from individuals with a background in nursing to work as a SEN Teaching Assistant in a specialist school in Tonbridge. Your clinical and compassionate background will be a vital asset in helping children and young people thrive in an educational setting.

About the Role:

You will be working alongside teaching staff and therapists to support students with a range of needs including physical disabilities, complex medical conditions, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to students with health, emotional, or behavioural challenges.
• Assist pupils with mobility, personal care, and medical requirements as necessary.
• Work closely with school nurses, therapists, and SEN professionals to implement care and support plans.
• Help pupils engage with learning by creating a calm, safe, and nurturing environment.
• Monitor wellbeing and alert appropriate staff of any concerns.
• Promote independence, confidence, and emotional development in pupils.

Job Requirements:

• Must have background in nursing or experience working as a nurse (including adult, children s, or mental health nursing).
• Experience working with children with SEN, ideally in a school or specialist setting.
• A strong understanding of Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and other learning difficulties.
• Patience, resilience, and a caring nature to support students unique learning journeys.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with staff, students, and parents.
• Ability to adapt teaching strategies to suit individual learning needs.
• A Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential).
• Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).

Why Join GSL Education?

• Start with an attractive daily rate of £88.94.
• Supportive school environments.
• Ongoing training and access to SEN specialism workshops.
• A dedicated recruitment consultant with SEN expertise.

Make a lasting difference by applying your clinical care skills in a nurturing and impactful educational role.

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 Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) role, or to be considered, please click apply now to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.