Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Basingstoke
Salary: £82.10 to £104.16 per day
Contract Type: [Full-Time / Part-Time / Permanent / Temporary]
Start Date: ASAP
Do you have the compassion, resilience, and commitment to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?
GSL Education are looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school catering for children and young people aged 4 to 19 with a range of complex needs across the behaviour and autism spectrum. You will work closely with class teachers and therapists to support the academic, emotional, and social development of our students.
About the Role:
- Providing 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual needs
- Helping students engage with their learning and build positive relationships
- Assisting with personal care and behaviour management where necessary
- Supporting a safe, structured and inclusive learning environment
About You:
- Experience working with children or young people with ASC and/or SEMH is highly desirable
- Calm, patient and emotionally resilient, with a genuine desire to help vulnerable learners thrive
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Able to follow guidance but also use your initiative
What We Offer:
- A supportive and inclusive school community
- Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
- The chance to make a real and lasting impact in young lives
To work with GSL Education as a Special Educational Needs 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 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 information about this position, please visit our website to contact the relevant branch. To work with GSL Education in the role of Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit www.gsleducation.com to apply online.