Job description

Ready to make a real difference in young lives as a SEN Teaching Assistant?

Location: Basingstoke
Salary: £82.10 to £104.16 per day
Start Date: ASAP

Join GSL Education as an SEN Teaching Assistant at a welcoming SEMH secondary school in Basingstoke. We're looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support young people aged 10–16 in becoming confident, capable, and resilient individuals.

Apply now and become part of a school that puts people first, where both students and staff are supported to be their best.

What We Offer:

  • A friendly and inclusive school environment
  • A dedicated, experienced, and supportive staff team
  • A strong focus on well-being and personal development
  • A safe, secure space where every student feels valued

Your Role Will Involve:

  • Supporting students with SEMH needs in class and around the school
  • Building positive relationships to help students thrive
  • Promoting a nurturing environment where all feel safe and respected
  • Assisting in planning, delivery, and review of learning activities

Ideal Candidate:

  • Caring, resilient, and patient
  • Experience with SEMH or a passion to learn
  • A team player with excellent communication skills
  • Committed to helping every student succeed

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.