SEN TA (Activity Instructors Background)

Do you have experience as an Activity Instructor and are now looking to bring your energy and skills into a rewarding educational environment?

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (Activity Instructors Background)
Location: Tonbridge
Salary: £88.94 per day
Start: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-Day/Long-Term, Full-time/Part-time

GSL Education are seeking dynamic and motivated individuals with a background as Activity Instructors to join a specialist SEN school as SEN Teaching Assistants in Tonbridge. Your practical experience leading structured group activities will be invaluable in supporting students with complex needs.

About the Role:

You will support children and young people with a range of special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. Using your activity planning, behaviour management, and motivational skills, you’ll help students build confidence, engage with learning, and develop essential life skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students in the classroom and during off-site learning and enrichment activities.
• Promote student engagement through movement-based and experiential learning approaches.
• Help implement EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans) and behaviour strategies.
• Assist with personal development, emotional regulation, and social interaction.
• Work closely with teaching staff, therapists, and SEN coordinators to support learning goals.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of all pupils at all times.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience as an Activity Instructor, Sports Leader, Camp Coordinator, or similar role.
• Previous experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant, or a similar support role in a classroom or school setting, is preferred.
• Patience, adaptability and a genuine commitment to supporting students' growth.
• Understanding of various Special Educational Needs conditions, including autism and ADHD etc.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Have an updated 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).

Why Join Our Team?

• Enjoy a competitive starting daily rate of £88.94.
• Access to a variety of permanent roles.
• Ongoing professional development tailored to SEN.
• Personal support from a dedicated education consultant.

If you’re ready to channel your passion for activity and enrichment into a meaningful SEN support role, 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 (SEN TA)’ 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.