Job description
Exciting Teaching Assistant Opportunities - Southsea | Monday to Friday | £13.80 to £15 per hour
Are you a motivated Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity?
GSL Education are currently seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to support a range of SEN schools across Southsea. We have several vacancies available and are eager to hear from candidates ready to make a difference in students' lives.
These Teaching Assistant roles are full-time with the potential to become permanent for the right individuals with prior school experience. No problem! If you have the right attitude and transferable skills, we offer in-house TA training at our schools to prepare you for the role.
This is a fantastic opportunity to support children with a range of needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health challenges.
What You'll Be Doing as a Teaching Assistant:
- Supporting students in one-to-one and small group settings
- Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and classroom activities
- Helping maintain a supportive, inclusive learning environment
- Supervising students during outings and off-site activities
- Simplifying instructions and providing personalised guidance to help students stay engaged
Join a Passionate Team as a SEN Teaching Assistant!
- Location: Southsea
- Salary Scale: £13.80 to £15 per hour
- Start: ASAP
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience working with children or young people with special needs (in education, care, or community settings)
- A good understanding of Autism Spectrum Conditions and SEN best practices
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Adaptability, patience, and a calm, nurturing approach
- Previous experience working in a similar setting is an advantage.
To work with GSL Education as a SEN Teaching Assistant, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
- Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education
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.