SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Margate, Kent Contract Type: Full-time Start: ASAP Salary: £88.94 per day (depending on experience) Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? We are currently recruiting a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and supportive specialist school in Margate. As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting pupils to reach their full potential – academically, socially, and emotionally. Working closely with teachers and support staff, you will provide tailored assistance to students aged 3 to 19 with a range of complex needs, including severe and profound learning difficulties, autism spectrum conditions, and associated medical needs. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative and nurturing school environment where every student is valued and supported as an individual. The school is committed to promoting independence, communication, and positive wellbeing, ensuring pupils feel safe, confident, and empowered in their learning. The curriculum is flexible and personalised, focusing on each student’s unique strengths and developmental pathway. Key responsibilities of the SEN Teaching Assistant include: • Providing 1:1 or small group support under the direction of teaching staff • Assisting with the implementation of EHCPs and personalised learning plans • Supporting students with communication, behaviour, personal care, and sensory needs • Encouraging independence, confidence, and essential life skills • Promoting a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment The ideal SEN Teaching Assistant will have: • Experience working with children or young people with SEND (in a school or care setting) • A patient, resilient, and nurturing approach • Strong communication and teamwork skills • A genuine passion for supporting students with additional needs • An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) This SEN Teaching Assistant role is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a school that believes every pupil deserves to be respected, supported, and given the chance to succeed. Please be advised that this SEN Teaching Assistant role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Successful applicants must satisfy all 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 is committed to providing high-quality teaching and support staff to schools across the UK. To apply for this SEN Teaching Assistant role or express your interest, click ‘apply now’ and send your updated CV. A consultant will be in touch to discuss the next steps. For more details or to register for future opportunities, contact Kate at the GSL Education Kent office today.