SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)
Location: Sevenoaks
Salary: £83.33 - £88.94+ per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time

Are you a compassionate individual with SEN or care experience looking to make a real difference in a child’s life?

GSL Education seeks a motivated SEN Teaching Assistant for a welcoming school in Sevenoaks. This role involves working closely with pupils with complex needs, offering both academic and personal care support in a nurturing and structured environment.

About the School: This school caters to pupils aged 4 to 19 with physical disabilities, complex medical needs, and associated learning challenges such as communication difficulties and moderate to severe learning needs. With "Outstanding" for behaviour, attitudes, and personal development—this school offers a supportive and structured environment tailored to individual needs.

Key Responsibilities of the SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA):

• Provide one-to-one or small group support to pupils with special educational needs.
• Assist with daily routines, including personal care when required.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and other support staff to create an inclusive learning experience.
• Monitor and record student progress, behaviour, and well-being.

Requirements:

• Must have previous care or SEN experience.
• Must be a driver, as the school is not accessible via public transport.
• Comfortable providing personal care.
• Reliable, resilient, and genuinely passionate about supporting students with additional needs.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Have an up-to-date CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).

GSL Education Offers:

• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.
• Opportunity to work in a school known for positive placement outcomes once the right candidates are found.

If you are ready to support children in reaching their full potential and are passionate about inclusive education, apply today to become a valued SEN TA in Sevenoaks.

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 support staff in schools across the UK.

To apply for the SEN TA role or express your interest, click ‘apply now’ and send your updated CV. A consultant will be in touch to discuss your application.