SEN Teaching Assistant (Performing Arts Background)
Location: Tonbridge
Salary: £83.33 – £89 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you a Performing Arts professional looking to channel your creativity into a meaningful new role?
At GSL Education Kent, we’re excited to offer a unique opportunity for a passionate and imaginative SEN Teaching Assistant (TA) in Tonbridge — perfect for individuals with a background in drama, dance, music, or theatre who are eager to support children with additional needs.
This is your chance to bring your expressive talents into the classroom, using the power of performance to inspire, engage, and support students with special educational needs. Your ability to connect, communicate, and create a safe, expressive environment will be invaluable in helping children thrive emotionally, socially, and academically.
The school is a vibrant and inclusive setting in Tonbridge, known for its nurturing ethos and commitment to holistic development. Staff are encouraged to bring their unique strengths to the team, and ongoing training and support are provided to help you grow in your role.
As a SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA), your responsibilities will include:
Supporting children with SEN, including ASD, ADHD, and SEMH, through creative and structured activities.
Using performing arts techniques to aid communication, emotional regulation, and confidence-building.
Assisting with personalised learning plans and behaviour strategies tailored to individual needs.
Creating a calm, engaging, and inclusive classroom environment that encourages self-expression.
Collaborating with teachers, therapists, and SENCOs to deliver a well-rounded support system.
To be considered for the SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) role, you will:
Have a background in Performing Arts (e.g., drama, dance, music) or a related creative field.
Be passionate about supporting children with additional and complex needs.
Bring creativity, empathy, and a calm, encouraging approach to every day.
Be adaptable and able to follow guidance while using your initiative.
Hold (or be willing to obtain) an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service.
What GSL Education Offers:
Competitive daily rates and access to long-term roles.
Training and ongoing support to help you transition from performing arts into education.
A dedicated consultant who will guide you through the recruitment and placement process.
Opportunities to make a genuine difference in the lives of young learners.
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 supporting staff in schools across the UK.
If you’re ready to bring your creativity into the classroom and make a lasting impact as a SEN Teaching Assistant, click ‘Apply Now’ and submit your CV. One of our friendly consultants will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.
For more information on this SEN Teaching Assistant role, or other upcoming opportunities, please contact Kate at the GSL Education Kent office