Job description
SEND Intervention Practitioner
Location: Ashford, Kent
Salary: £93.33+ per day (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
Are you a compassionate, resilient, and dedicated SEND Intervention Practitioner looking for a rewarding full-time opportunity in Ashford? Do you have a genuine passion for helping children with additional needs overcome barriers to learning and develop essential life skills? If so, we would love to hear from you!
GSL Education Kent are delighted to be supporting a fantastic specialist school in Ashford with the recruitment of a committed SEND Intervention Practitioner. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with children and young people, providing tailored interventions and helping them achieve their individual goals.
In this role, you will support pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism spectrum conditions, speech and language difficulties, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs, and complex learning difficulties. Working collaboratively with teachers and other professionals, you will deliver personalised support to help pupils develop their communication, emotional regulation, independence, and social skills in a safe and inclusive environment.
This SEND Intervention Practitioner role is ideal for someone who is patient, adaptable, and passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people with SEND.
Key Responsibilities for SEND Intervention Practitioner:
- Deliver targeted 1:1 and small-group interventions tailored to pupils' individual needs
- Support the implementation of EHCPs and personalised learning plans
- Help pupils develop communication, social interaction, and emotional regulation skills
- Support sensory needs and personal care requirements where necessary
- Promote independence, confidence, and essential life skills
- Work alongside teachers and other professionals to monitor and encourage pupil progress
- Create a positive, inclusive, and nurturing environment that supports learning and wellbeing
Requirements for SEND Intervention Practitioner:
- Experience working with children or young people with SEND in a school, care, or similar setting
- A calm, patient, and understanding approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- The ability to adapt support strategies to meet individual needs
- A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
- Ability to follow safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply
What We Offer:
- Competitive daily pay rates
- Full-time, ongoing opportunities
- Access to excellent training and continuing professional development (CPD)
- Ongoing support from GSL Education Kent's dedicated consultants
- The opportunity to work within a welcoming specialist school with strong values and a collaborative team
Please note that this SEND Intervention Practitioner role requires a thorough understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Successful candidates must complete all necessary safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced child DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for a new one.
GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency committed to providing high-quality teaching and support staff to schools across the UK.
If you are an enthusiastic and committed SEND Intervention Practitioner ready to make a positive difference to pupils in Ashford, click 'apply now' to submit your CV.
For more information or to register for future opportunities as a SEND Intervention Practitioner, contact Kate at the GSL Education Kent office today.