Location: Ashford
Salary: £93.30 per day
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-Time/ Part- time, Long-Term/ Day- to- day
Are you a compassionate and skilled SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity in Ashford?
GSL Education Kent Branch are seeking a dedicated Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Ashford. This role is ideal for someone passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to thrive academically and socially.
Key Responsibilities of the SEN TA:
Provide targeted 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND.
Assist class teachers with implementing Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
Support pupils’ learning and development in a variety of subjects and activities.
Encourage positive behaviour and promote inclusion within the classroom.
Liaise with teaching staff, parents, and external professionals to support pupil progress.
Support the physical, emotional, and social needs of pupils to create a safe and nurturing environment.
Requirements for the SEN Teaching Assistant role:
Previous experience working as an SEN TA or similar role supporting pupils with SEND.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Patience, empathy, and the ability to adapt to individual pupil needs.
Knowledge of SEND strategies and behaviour management techniques.
An enhanced DBS registered on the update service or willingness to apply through GSL Education.
Benefits of Joining GSL Education:
Long-term placements in supportive schools in Ashford.
CPD opportunities to develop your skills in SEND support.
Guidance from a dedicated consultant to match your expertise with the right 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 Ashford.
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
Salary description
£93.30 - £93.30 per day