Sen Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant TeacherActive is proud to be working with an SEN school based in Tunbridge Wells. The school supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including SEMH (Social, Emotional and…

Pay rate £95 – £110/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 24 September 2026

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Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive is proud to be working with an SEN school based in Tunbridge Wells. The school supports pupils with a range of additional needs, including SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs and Autism / ASD, providing a supportive environment tailored to individual needs.

The school is looking to take on a proactive SEN Teaching Assistant on a long-term basis with an immediate start. The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will support pupils with SEMH and ASD, helping them engage with their learning, manage their individual needs and access personal care where required.

The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will have:

Experience working with children and young people with SEN
Experience supporting pupils with SEMH and Autism / ASD
Confidence undertaking personal care responsibilities
A proactive and positive attitude
Patience, resilience and strong communication skills
The ability to build positive relationships with pupils
In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
Market leading rates of pay
TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this SEN Teaching Assistant position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment

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