Job description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)
Location: Waterlooville
Salary: £13.68 to £14.88 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-Day/Long-Term, Full-time/Part-time
Are you a nurturing and resilient individual with a passion for supporting young people with additional needs?
Do you believe that every pupil, regardless of their challenges, deserves a high-quality, inclusive education? GSL Education are currently recruiting for an experienced and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a dynamic secondary school in Waterlooville.
About the Role:
This is a highly rewarding opportunity to support pupils with a range of special educational needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with classroom teachers and pastoral teams to help pupils engage positively in learning and overcome individual barriers.
Job Responsibilities:
- Deliver one-to-one and small group support tailored to pupils’ individual EHCPs and learning profiles.
- Assist with managing behaviours and fostering emotional regulation in and beyond the classroom.
- Work collaboratively with teachers and SENCOs to adapt lesson content and classroom environments.
- Encourage independence, confidence, and progress through patience and positive reinforcement.
- Record and report on pupils’ progress, challenges, and achievements.
- Ensure a safe and inclusive learning environment, adhering to safeguarding protocols.
Job Requirements:
- Prior experience supporting children or young people with SEN is highly desirable.
- A compassionate and calm approach, with the ability to build trusting relationships.
- Strong interpersonal skills and adaptability when working with diverse learning needs.
- Relevant qualifications (e.g., CACHE Level 2/3, a degree in Psychology or Education) are beneficial.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong awareness of safeguarding and behaviour management policies.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Why Join GSL Education?
- Competitive hourly pay between £13.68 and £14.88, depending on experience.
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
- Access to a wide network of SEN schools across Hampshire.
- Opportunity to secure long-term and permanent roles.
If you are committed to supporting young people with SEN and ready to embark on a fulfilling school-based role, we would love to hear from you.
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 ‘SEN Teaching Assistant (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.