Teaching assistant

Teaching Assistant - Tonbridge, West Kent

Location: Tonbridge, Kent
Position: Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant
Contract: Full Time / Long-Term Opportunity
Start Date: September 2026Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them overcome barriers to learning?

We are working with a welcoming and supportive school in the Tonbridge area who are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant to join their team.

This role is ideal for someone with experience supporting students with SEN needs and/or delivering interventions, who is passionate about helping pupils make progress both academically and personally.

You will work closely with teachers and the wider support team to provide targeted support, helping students access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their potential.

The role will include:

Supporting students with SEN within the classroom
Delivering one-to-one and small group interventions
Helping pupils overcome barriers to learning
Supporting academic progress and personal development
Working alongside teachers and support staff to create an inclusive environmentThe ideal candidate will:

Have previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN
Have experience delivering interventions or targeted support
Be caring, patient, and approachable
Have excellent communication skills
Ideally hold a degree, particularly in a core subject (English, Maths, Science) or a Social Science subject (Psychology, Sociology, etc.)
Be passionate about supporting education and student developmentThis is a fantastic opportunity to gain further experience within education and make a meaningful difference every day. If you are interested in this position, please send your CV through to Academics / Term Time Teachers using the link or contact details attached to this advert