Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Dartford
Salary: £93.30 per day
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time, Long-Term / Day-to-Day

Could you be the consistent, caring support a pupil needs to feel confident and succeed at school?

GSL Education Kent Branch are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join one of the schools in Dartford. This is a great opportunity for a patient and supportive person who enjoys helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and make progress in the classroom.

As a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who have special educational needs, providing 1:1 and small-group support where required. The successful candidate will build positive relationships with pupils, encourage engagement, and help create a calm and inclusive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils as an SEN TA
• Support learning, communication, and emotional development
• Help pupils stay focused and engaged during lessons
• Encourage positive behaviour and independence
• Work closely with teachers and other support staff
• Adapt your approach to meet individual pupil needs

Requirements for the SEN TA role:

• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN is advantageous
• Patient, caring, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to build trusting relationships with pupils
• An enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or willingness to apply

What GSL Education Offer:

• Competitive pay of £93.30 per day
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Long-term and day-to-day positions
• Ongoing support from experienced education consultants
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience across schools in Dartford

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 Dartford.

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘SEN Teaching Assistant’ role, or to be considered, please click apply now to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.