SEND Intervention Practitioner

GSL Education; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 3,686,000 - 4,797,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education Kent is recruiting for a SEND Intervention Practitioner to support pupils aged 2 to 19 with complex needs in Tonbridge. You will deliver tailored 1:1 and small-group interventions to foster communication, learning, and independence in a nurturing setting.

You will collaborate with teachers and therapists to implement EHCPs, adapt strategies to individual needs, and promote safety and inclusion while maintaining safeguarding best practices.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND in school, care, or specialist setting.
• Calm, patient, and resilient approach when working with pupils with complex needs.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt support strategies to meet individual learning and developmental needs.
• Genuine passion for helping children and young people reach their full potential.
• An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Delivering targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions to meet pupils' individual needs
• Supporting the implementation of EHCPs and personalised learning plans
• Helping pupils develop communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation skills
• Supporting pupils with sensory needs, behaviour, and personal care where required
• Encouraging independence, functional learning, and essential life skills
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to support pupil progress
• Promoting a safe, positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

Skills

SEND experience

Calm demeanor

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

SEND Intervention Practitioner

Location: Tonbridge

Contract Type: Full-time

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £93.33+ per day (depending on experience)

Are you a compassionate, patient, and resilient individual looking for a rewarding opportunity as a SEND Intervention Practitioner?

Do you have the skills and dedication to support children and young people with complex additional needs, helping them develop essential communication, social, and independent living skills?

If so, GSL Education Kent would love to hear from you!

We are seeking a committed SEND Intervention Practitioner to join a nurturing specialist school in Tonbridge. You will work with pupils aged 2 to 19 with complex needs, including autism and profound learning difficulties, delivering tailored support to help them build confidence, develop new skills, and achieve their individual goals in a caring and collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities of the SEND Intervention Practitioner include:

• Delivering targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions to meet pupils' individual needs
• Supporting the implementation of EHCPs and personalised learning plans
• Helping pupils develop communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation skills
• Supporting pupils with sensory needs, behaviour, and personal care where required
• Encouraging independence, functional learning, and essential life skills
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals to support pupil progress
• Promoting a safe, positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment

The ideal SEND Intervention Practitioner will have:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND in a school, care, or specialist support setting
• A calm, patient, and resilient approach when working with pupils with complex needs
• Strong communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills
• The ability to adapt support strategies to meet individual learning and developmental needs
• A genuine passion for helping children and young people reach their full potential
• An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service, or a willingness to apply for one

This SEND Intervention Practitioner role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pupils with additional needs. You will become part of a supportive specialist school community that values every pupil, celebrates individual achievements, and promotes independence, inclusion, and personal development.

Please be advised that this SEND Intervention Practitioner role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection. All successful applicants must satisfy the necessary safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service or completing an application for a new check.