Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Swanley, Kent
Salary: £ per day (depending on experience)
Start date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, Long-term supply
Are you a compassionate and resilient individual eager to make a difference as an SEN Teaching Assistant?
Do you have the unique set of skills required to support pupils with diverse learning needs in a classroom setting?
If so, the team at GSL Education Kent wants to hear from you. We are currently looking for a proactive SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Swanley. This full-time, long-term position is available to start immediately. The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will play a vital role in helping students with additional needs—such as ASD and SEMH—to engage with their lessons and build confidence in their academic abilities.
This school is known for its inclusive culture and dedicated support networks. As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be integrated into a multi-disciplinary team that prioritizes the emotional and educational development of every child. The school provides an environment where a SEN Teaching Assistant can truly flourish, offering modern facilities and a curriculum tailored to meet varied learning profiles. You will find that being an SEN Teaching Assistant here means being part of a community that values patience, empathy, and professional growth.
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be expected to:
* Deliver bespoke 1:1 support and lead small group interventions for students with EHCPs.
* Work closely with the SENCO to implement individual learning plans effectively.
* Adapt complex lesson content into more accessible tasks for students.
* Uphold strict school protocols regarding safeguarding and student welfare.
In order to be considered for this SEN Teaching Assistant role, the candidate must:
* Possess recent experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs.
* Display a calm, adaptable nature when faced with challenging classroom situations.
* Have a strong desire to improve the educational outcomes for vulnerable learners.
* Have the right to work in the UK.
* Meet GSL’s safer recruitment background checks.
* Have an Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
GSL Education offers:
* Competitive daily pay rates
* Access to a dedicated consultant with local knowledge of Kent schools
* Opportunities for ongoing CPD and training
* A straightforward and ethical recruitment process
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 an enhanced child DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.