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Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Job in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent County, TN1, England, UK
Listing for: Term Time Teachers
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-14
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Child Development/Support
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Term Time Teachers are seeking Special Needs Teaching Assistants who are interested in exploring the benefits of joining an agency.

Working through an agency is an excellent opportunity to discover a variety of Special Needs schools in your local area, giving you the chance to experience different settings and identify where your strengths lie.

If you're currently a Special Needs Teaching Assistant or interested in starting your career as one, this role could be perfect for you. It offers flexibility and the chance to work in multiple schools to quickly expand your professional experience.

Key responsibilities as a Special Needs Teaching Assistant:
  • Assisting students with emotional or behavioural difficulties, implementing suitable strategies to support their development.
  • Collaborating with the class teacher to prepare materials and tailor lessons to meet the individual needs of students.
  • Providing one-to-one or group support to students both in the classroom and throughout the school day.
  • Tracking and documenting students' progress while offering feedback to the class teacher.
  • Ensuring the safety and well-being of students, and promoting their welfare.
Requirements:
  • Hold the right to work in the UK.
  • Have an enhanced DBS certificate on the update service or be happy to apply.
  • Relevant experience in the industry is advantageous but not essential.
  • Be able to provide two references within the last 2 years.

We work with schools around Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Crowborough, Tonbridge and Cranbrook supporting children with a range of needs such as:

  • Autism
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Profound, Severe, and Moderate Learning Disabilities
  • Social Emotional Mental Health Needs
  • Complex Medical Needs
  • Physical Disabilities
Benefits:
  • Flexibility
  • Refer a friend and earn 75 for TA & 125 Qualified Teacher
  • Pension (optional)
  • Holiday pay

Term Time Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face-to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB).

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