Job Description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Tonbridge

Contract Type: Full-time

Start: ASAP / September 2026

Salary: £93+ per day (depending on experience)

Want to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people? GSL Education Kent are looking for a committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join a nurturing specialist school in Tonbridge.

You will support pupils aged 2 to 19 with complex needs, including autism and profound learning difficulties, helping them build confidence, communication skills, and independence in a caring and collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities of the SEN Teaching Assistant include:

• Providing 1:1 or small group support under the guidance of teaching staff
• Assisting with the implementation of EHCPs and individual learning plans
• Supporting students with communication, behaviour, personal care, and sensory needs
• Encouraging the development of independence and life skills
• Promoting a positive, inclusive, and safe 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 calm, resilient, and caring attitude
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

This SEN Teaching Assistant role is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact in a school that believes every pupil has a right to be valued, heard, and successful.

Please be advised that this SEN Teaching Assistant 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 support staff in schools across the UK.

To apply for the 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 on this SEN Teaching Assistant role or to register for ongoing opportunities, contact Kate at the GSL Education Kent office today!