Job description
Join as a Teaching Assistant (Have to drive 23 mins from Chichester to Compton )
Location: Compton
Salary Scale: £13.80 to £15 per hour
Start: ASAP
GSL Education work with a school in Compton which is a 23 mins drive from Chichester area that are looking for dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support students with special educational needs.
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide tailored support to students with special educational needs, working either 1:1 or in small groups. You will assist in the development and implementation of individual education plans and work closely with class teachers to deliver targeted interventions. This role offers both day-to-day and long-term positions, providing flexibility to suit your availability.
About the Academy:
The school in Compton which is a 23 mins drive from Chichester is a specialist setting for children aged 7–16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Many pupils also present with additional challenges such as Autism, ADHD, Attachment Disorders, Anxiety, and Speech and Language difficulties. The school places a strong emphasis on emotional growth, using the THRIVE Approach to support pupils’ social and emotional well-being. This approach helps children build confidence, resilience, and adaptability, enabling them to engage more positively with both learning and everyday life. At the heart of THRIVE are nurturing relationships, combined with play and creative activities, which provide pupils with vital experiences to support their development at every stage.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
- Is caring, patient, and committed to inclusive education
- Must be willing to drive 23 mins from Chichester to Compton
- Understands the impact of trauma and brings an empathetic, supportive approach
- Works well under pressure and remains calm, organised, and adaptable
- Communicates effectively and values team collaboration
- Experience with SEND or SEMH (desirable but not essential)
Why Join Us?
- A highly supportive and collaborative staff team
- Opportunities for training and development within SEN education
- An environment where staff wellbeing is valued
Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.
Please be advised that this SEN Teaching Assistant role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
For more details or to apply, please contact jack.rutterford@gsleducation.com at GSL Education. To apply for the role of a SEN Teaching Assistant, please follow the application link or visit www.gsleducation.com to submit your application online.