Job description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)
Location: Basingstoke
Salary Range: £13.68 to £14.88 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start time: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-Day/Long-Term, Full-time/Part-time
Are you a compassionate and adaptable individual seeking a rewarding role in education?
GSL Education are inviting applications for a dedicated and nurturing SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to join a forward-thinking school in Basingstoke. This is an exciting opportunity to work with pupils who require additional support to thrive in a mainstream or specialist classroom setting.
As a SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA), you will support children with a range of complex needs, including ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and SEMH. Your role will be to work closely with teaching staff to create a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment where every child is given the opportunity to reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver 1:1 or small group support tailored to individual EHCP requirements.
- Foster emotional wellbeing and encourage independence among students.
- Collaborate with teachers and SENCOs to adjust lesson content and strategies.
- Monitor student progress and provide regular feedback to the wider team.
- Help to manage behaviour in line with school policies and personalised plans.
- Support pupils with personal care needs where required.
Job Requirements:
- Experience supporting students with SEN in an educational or care setting.
- A calm, empathetic, and resilient nature, suited to working with vulnerable young people.
- Sound knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Relevant qualifications such as a Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or equivalent (desirable but not essential).
- Knowledge of safeguarding practices and behaviour management techniques.
- 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).
What We Offer:
- Earn between £13.68 and £14.88 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications.
- Receive ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant.
- Benefit from professional development and training tailored to SEN support.
- Be part of a trusted agency committed to your success and career satisfaction.
If you’re ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of children with SEN, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to become a SEN Teaching Assistant in Basingstoke with GSL Education.
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.