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SEN Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 29 April 2026
Salary: £95.00 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 29 May 2026
Location: Tonbridge, Kent
Remote working: On-site only
Company: ANZUK Education Ltd
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: SENTA

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Summary

ANZUK Education is working with an SEN School set within the West Kent seeking to appoint an SEN Teaching Assistant to join their outstanding team.

Join a SEND School, based in West Kent, dedicated to supporting children with profound, severe and complex needs, where every child is given the opportunity to achieve their maximum potential.

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: West Kent - Tonbridge
Pay Range: £95 per day
Contract Type: Full-Time (Mon – Friday)

About the role:
Support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to access learning and achieve their individual outcomes
Provide 1:1 and small group support under the direction of the class teacher and SEN team
Support pupils during transitions, breaktimes, trips and specialist activities
Maintain a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment
Accurately record observations and feedback to support assessment and planning
Uphold safeguarding, confidentiality and health & safety procedures
Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, families and external professionals

Desirable skills & experience:
A passion for supporting children with SEND, including profound, severe and complex needs
Flexibility and resilience in a highly rewarding but demanding environment
Strong communication skills, including use of non verbal communication methods
Ability to support personal care, including feeding, toileting and moving & handling, with dignity and respect
Ability to work full-time school hours

While experience and qualifications are helpful, what matters most is your ability to build positive relationships and support pupils’ confidence and progress.

Benefits of working with ANZUK Education:
Ready2Work app – Control your availability, bookings and schedule — all from one place. Crystal-clear pay - No surprises. PAYE or Umbrella — you choose, we guide.
Bonus programme. Unlimited referrals. £100 for every friend you refer.
Free access to our Growth Hub - Your bespoke learning platform.
Closer to home - Smarter placements. Shorter commutes.
Genuine community - Events, webinars, and a network that’s got your back.
Global opportunities - Work across Australia, New Zealand, North America, the UK & Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

What you can expect from ANZUK Education:
ANZUK is the teaching agency that puts educators first — with transparent pay, consistent work, and consultants who take the time to understand what matters to you. We don’t just find you bookings. We make flexible teaching feel stable, supported and valued. With more than 43 branches across 4 countries, 450 team members, and 20 years of pursuing exceptional experiences in education.... It’s safe to say we know our stuff.

Right educator, right place, right time.

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