Job description
Do you have a background in performing arts and a passion for supporting children with special educational needs?
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant - Performing Arts Specialist
Location: Tonbridge
Salary: £88.94 per day
Start: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-Day/Long-Term, Full-time/Part-time
GSL Education are currently recruiting for a creative and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant with experience as a Performing Arts teacher to join a specialist school in Tonbridge. This is an exciting opportunity to utilise your artistic background in a role that inspires and empowers students with diverse learning needs.
About the Role:
As a Performing Arts-based SEN TA, you will support pupils across a range of needs, including ASD, SEMH, and communication difficulties. Your role will involve integrating performance-based strategies into day-to-day support, encouraging self-expression, social development, and emotional wellbeing through creative learning techniques.
Main Responsibilities:
- Deliver engaging 1:1 and small group support using performance and movement-based activities.
- Assist the class teacher in implementing creative and inclusive lesson plans.
- Use drama, dance, music, or movement to enhance pupil engagement and learning outcomes.
- Provide consistent emotional and behavioural support throughout the day.
- Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and behaviour in line with school policies.
- Collaborate with teaching and support staff to meet individual learning plans.
Job Requirements:
- Previous experience in an SEN or mainstream educational setting (desirable).
- A background in teaching or studying Performing Arts.
- Understanding of various Special Educational Needs conditions, including autism and ADHD etc.
- Patience, adaptability and a genuine commitment to supporting students' growth.
- 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).
What GSL Education Offers?
- Competitive daily rates, starting at £88.94 per day.
- Access to ongoing support from an expert consultant throughout your role.
- Become part of a school culture that values inclusivity and support for all.
- Enhance your career by working with children with varying learning requirements.
If you are an empathetic and motivated individual eager to support children with SEN, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your career as a SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) in Tonbridge!
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.