Location: Tonbridge
Salary: £93.30 per day
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time, Long-Term / Day-to-Day
Ready to help a young person overcome challenges and enjoy their time in the classroom?
GSL Education Kent Branch are looking for a caring and adaptable SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils within one of our amazing schools in Tonbridge. This role would suit someone who is patient, approachable, and keen to make a positive difference to children with additional learning needs.
Working as an Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant, you will provide practical and emotional support throughout the school day, helping pupils take part in lessons and school activities. You will encourage independence, celebrate progress, and work alongside teachers to give each pupil the support they need.
What You Will Be Doing:
Support pupils with SEN on a 1:1 or small-group basis
Help pupils access classroom activities and learning tasks
Encourage confidence, independence, and positive behaviour
Provide reassurance and support when pupils find situations challenging
Build positive relationships with pupils and school staff
Follow individual support plans and classroom strategies
What We Are Looking For:
Previous experience as an SEN TA orworking with children or young people is desirable
SEN experience would be an advantage
A patient, calm, and encouraging nature
Good communication and interpersonal skills
A genuine interest in supporting pupils to reach their potential
Enhanced DBS registered on the update service, or willingness to complete a new application
Why Work With GSL Education?
£93.30 per day
Full-time and part-time options available
Long-term and day-to-day opportunities
Support from experienced education consultants
The chance to build valuable experience within schools in Tonbridge
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 Tonbridge.
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