Job description
Job Title: Post 16 SEN TA
Location: Carlisle
Salary Range: £84 - £108 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start: Immediate
Contract: Daily Supply, Long-Term
Are you passionate about supporting young people with special educational needs? Do you have the patience, empathy, and drive to help students flourish beyond the classroom? GSL Education are looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to work with post-16 learners in Carlisle — someone who truly wants to make a lasting difference.
Responsibilities:
- Providing personalised 1:1 and small group support to students with special educational needs.
- Assisting in delivering tailored lessons and adapting resources to suit individual learning styles.
- Helping students develop key life skills and encouraging independence.
- Supporting emotional well-being and promoting positive, respectful behaviour.
- Collaborating with teachers, therapists, and wider school staff to create a nurturing learning environment.
- Offering support with personal care and mobility when required.
Requirements:
- Previous experience supporting students with SEN, ideally within a Post-16 setting.
- A calm, caring, and resilient approach to working with young people.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
- A genuine passion for inclusive education and a proactive mindset.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.
Benefits:
- Competitive daily pay between £84 and £108, depending on experience.
- Supportive consultancy from a friendly, experienced team who are with you every step of the way.
- £100 referral bonus for every successful Teacher or TA recommendation!
If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘Post 16 SEN TA’ ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Carlisle!
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Post 16 SEN TA’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.