Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Term Time Teachers; Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Term Time Teachers Ltd in Tunbridge Wells seeks a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support students aged 11-19 with Speech, Language and Communication Needs and Autism Spectrum Disorder in a specialist setting.

You will work with pupils one-to-one or in small groups, assisting with IEPs, classroom management, and the development of communication and social skills. A driver is required and Enhanced DBS clearance is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in SEN settings.
• Patience, empathy, flexibility, and strong communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset and readiness to contribute to a supportive, inclusive team.
• Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain one).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teaching staff to deliver and adapt IEPs.
• Support pupils one-to-one or in small groups, fostering learning and independence.
• Assist with classroom management and create a calm, supportive environment.
• Prepare tailored resources and support communication and social skills development.
• Build meaningful relationships with students, staff, therapists, and families.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Flexibility

Strong communication

Job description

About the school

This specialist SEN school for students aged 11-19 with Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN) and Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is committed to preparing young people for life beyond education. The school provides a broad academic foundation enriched by tailored interventions, therapeutic support, and, for some, access to a residential "waking day" curriculum. Emotional well being is prioritised alongside learning, with a strong focus on enabling students to become confident, independent, and aspirational young adults. Close collaboration with families and a dedicated team of specialist staff underpin the school's mission to support lifelong learning, community contribution, and personal growth.

The Role:
We are seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to:

• Collaborate with teaching staff to deliver and adapt Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Support pupils one-to-one or in small groups, fostering learning and independence.
• Assist with classroom management and create a calm, supportive environment.
• Prepare tailored resources and support communication and social skills development.
• Build meaningful relationships with students, staff, therapists, and families.

What You Bring:

• Experience working with young people in SEN settings-or a strong passion for special education.
• Patience, empathy, flexibility, and strong communication skills.
• A collaborative mindset and readiness to contribute to a supportive, inclusive team.
• Enhanced DBS clearance (or willingness to obtain one).

YOU MUST BE A DRIVER

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)