Location: Dartford
Salary: £93.30 per day
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time, Long-Term / Day-to-Day
Could you be the consistent, caring support a pupil needs to feel confident and succeed at school?
GSL Education Kent Branch are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join one of the schools in Dartford. This is a great opportunity for a patient and supportive person who enjoys helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and make progress in the classroom.
As a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who have special educational needs, providing 1:1 and small-group support where required. The successful candidate will build positive relationships with pupils, encourage engagement, and help create a calm and inclusive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils as an SEN TA
Support learning, communication, and emotional development
Help pupils stay focused and engaged during lessons
Encourage positive behaviour and independence
Work closely with teachers and other support staff
Adapt your approach to meet individual pupil needs
Requirements for the SEN TA role:
Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable
Experience supporting pupils with SEN is advantageous
Patient, caring, and resilient approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to build trusting relationships with pupils
An enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or willingness to apply
What GSL Education Offer:
Competitive pay of £93.30 per day
Full-time and part-time opportunities
Long-term and day-to-day positions
Ongoing support from experienced education consultants
Opportunities to gain valuable experience across schools in Dartford
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 Dartford.
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