SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Ashford

Start date: Immediate

Salary: £88.94 per day
Contract Type: Full-Time
Requirement: Must Drive

Are you an empathetic and resilient SEN Teaching Assistant looking to support students with SEMH needs?

GSL Education are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to join a Specialist SEMH School in Ashford. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about supporting children with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs and is committed to making a positive impact on their education and well-being. This role is ideal for someone with a calm, patient, and proactive approach to supporting children with additional needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group support to students with SEMH needs.
• Assist in managing behaviour using positive reinforcement strategies.
• Help students build confidence, resilience, and social skills.
• Work closely with teachers and SENCOs to implement tailored learning plans.
• Support students with daily routines and encourage engagement in learning.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with SEMH, ASD, ADHD, or other SEN students.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• A compassionate and adaptable approach to supporting individual learning needs.
• An up-to-date CV (covering the last ten years, with any gaps explained).
• An enhanced DBS registered to the update service, or willingness to apply for one.
• Must drive and have access to a vehicle.

Why Join GSL Education?

• Competitive pay rates.
• A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in students' lives.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Support from a dedicated recruitment consultant.

If you are an SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a full-time role in an SEMH school in Ashford, we’d love to hear from you!

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.

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.