Job description
Special Educational Needs SRP Teaching Assistant
Location: Gravesend, Kent
Salary: £93.33+ per day (depending on experience)
Start date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time
Are you a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant looking to support students with special educational needs in a rewarding school-based role?
Do you want to work as a Special Educational Needs SRP Teaching Assistant in a supportive environment where you can make a meaningful difference to students’ academic, social, and emotional development?
GSL Education Kent are currently recruiting for a committed Special Educational Needs SRP Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Gravesend. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate support professional who is eager to help students with additional needs thrive within a Specialist Resource Provision (SRP).
The successful Special Educational Needs SRP Teaching Assistant will work closely with class teachers, SEN staff, and external professionals to support pupils with a range of additional needs. You will play a vital role in helping students access learning, develop independence, and build confidence both inside and outside the classroom.
The ideal Special Educational Needs SRP Teaching Assistant will have:
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEN, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or communication needs
- A genuine passion for supporting pupils with additional needs
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with students and staff
- Excellent patience, resilience, and adaptability
- Good classroom support and behaviour management skills
- A proactive and nurturing approach to learning support
GSL Education Offers:
- Competitive daily rates of pay
- Access to a network of reputable schools across Kent
- Ongoing support from dedicated consultants
- Opportunities for training and professional development
This role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection. All successful applicants must satisfy safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced child DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for one.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Kent.
If you are an enthusiastic Special Educational Needs SRP Teaching Assistant ready for your next opportunity in Gravesend, apply today with your up-to-date CV and one of our consultants will be in touch.
For further details about this role or other opportunities, please contact Georgina at the GSL Education Kent office.