SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Dartford
Salary: £88.94 – £95 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long Term, Full-time / Part-time

Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in students’ lives?

GSL Education are seeking dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to work in schools across Dartford. This role is ideal for individuals who have experience supporting children or adults with Special Educational Needs and are committed to helping students thrive in a supportive learning environment. We also welcome applications from candidates with experience in healthcare, nursery settings, or activity leadership, as these backgrounds provide valuable skills when supporting students with additional needs.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA), you will play a key role in supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them to engage in learning, develop confidence, and achieve their individual goals.

Responsibilities of an SEN Teaching Assistant:

Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with Special Educational Needs
Assist the teacher in delivering differentiated learning activities
Support pupils with social, emotional, and behavioural development
Encourage students to engage with classroom tasks and learning activities
Help maintain a positive, inclusive, and safe classroom environment
Support behaviour management strategies in line with school policies
Work closely with teachers and SEN staff to support individual education plans (IEPs)
Assist with communication and interaction needs where required
To be an SEN Teaching Assistant, you should have:

Experience working with children or adults with SEN is essential
Backgrounds in healthcare, nursery work, or activity leadership will be considered
A patient, caring, and supportive approach
Good communication and teamwork skills
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new application.

As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed