SEN Teaching Assistant – Full Time Tonbridge, Kent | September Start
Teach South Kent are currently recruiting for a passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Tonbridge from September.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is committed to supporting children and young people with special educational needs and wants to make a genuine difference to their learning, development and wellbeing.
The Role
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and the wider support team to provide tailored support to pupils with a range of additional needs.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting pupils both within the classroom and in smaller group settings
- Providing one-to-one support where required
- Helping pupils to engage with their learning and develop independence
- Supporting pupils with social, emotional and behavioural needs
- Following individual learning and support plans
- Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
- Working closely with teachers and other professionals
- Helping to create a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment
- Supporting pupils' personal development and wellbeing
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about working with children and young people
- Patient, calm and resilient
- Confident supporting pupils with additional needs
- Able to build strong, positive relationships
- A good communicator and team player
- Adaptable and willing to take a child-centred approach
- Reliable, enthusiastic and professional
Previous experience working within SEN, specialist education, care or support settings would be highly beneficial, although we would also be interested in hearing from candidates with transferable experience and the right attitude.
What We Offer
- Full-time position
- September start
- Specialist school environment
- Supportive teaching and leadership team
- Opportunity to gain valuable SEN experience
- Potential for ongoing work and progression
- Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience
If you are an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Behaviour Support Worker, Youth Worker or someone with relevant transferable experience looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with Teach South Kent to find out more about this exciting opportunity in Tonbridge.
All applicants will be subject to the necessary safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
Pay: £102.00-£110.00 per day
Work Location: In person
