SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Tunbridge
Salary: £83.33 – £90.00 per day
Start Date: Immediately
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long-term, Part-time / Full-time

Are you interested in helping students with special needs to achieve their full potential within a dynamic classroom environment?

GSL Education Kent are seeking compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join schools in Tunbridge.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be instrumental in supporting the academic and personal development of students. In this role, you will provide support to students with special educational needs (SEN) on a one-on-one basis and in small groups. This includes helping students with social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs, ASC, ADHD, and other SEND requirements. You will assist teachers in delivering lessons tailored to meet each student's needs, creating an inclusive educational experience. Additionally, you will help students with their academic work and personal development, encouraging their independence and confidence. You will work closely with SENCOs and teachers to adapt lesson plans and learning strategies according to the curriculum. You will also manage student behaviour to ensure a positive learning environment and help with classroom activities when the teacher is absent, ensuring that learning continues smoothly.

Requirements

To be successful in the role of SEN Teaching Assistant, you will need:

CACHE Level 2 or 3, or NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Childcare or Teaching Assistance (preferred but not mandatory).
A degree in Education, Psychology, or a related field is desirable.
Experience working with children in an SEN environment or as a SEN Teaching Assistant is essential.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, along with a caring and patient attitude.
Ability to work as part of a team and adapt to the unique needs of students.

Please be advised that this SEN Teaching Assistant 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 throughout Kent.

For more information or to register your interest in the SEN Teaching Assistant 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.