SEND Teaching Assistant

Job description

SEND Teaching Assistant - Special School

Location: Tonbridge, Kent
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing
Contract: Full-Time

Ideally a driving License****

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for a compassionate and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Tonbridge, Kent, supporting children and young people with profound, severe and complex learning needs.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with additional needs. The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff and therapists to support pupils both inside and outside the classroom.

The Role:

Support pupils with profound, severe and complex needs throughout the school day.
Assist with personalised learning activities and interventions.
Encourage communication, independence and social development.
Help create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment.
Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff.
Provide personal care support where required.

The Ideal Candidate:

Experience working with children is highly desirable, particularly those with SEND needs.
Ideally a driving License
A caring, patient and resilient approach.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
A genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
Relevant qualifications or training are advantageous but not essential.

What Teaching Personnel Can Offer:

Competitive rates of pay.
Flexible working opportunities.
Ongoing training and professional development.
Dedicated support from your local consultant.
The opportunity to gain valuable experience within a specialist educational setting.
If you have experience working with children and are looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day, we would love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Poundsbridge

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

14-10-2026

Profession type

Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English