Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant (SEMH School – Havant)
Salary Scale: £13.68 to £14.88 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
A specialist SEMH school for boys aged 11 to 16 in Havant is looking for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their highly motivated and dynamic team. This is a rewarding opportunity to support secondary-age students within a trauma-informed, therapeutic setting where every staff member plays a vital role in helping students overcome social, emotional, and behavioural challenges.
As a Teaching Assistant, you will support the delivery of a broad and balanced curriculum, helping to engage students with a variety of complex needs, including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Conditions, and Dyslexia. You will assist in planning and delivering tailored learning activities, promote positive behaviour, and help students achieve their individual goals. Many pupils have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), and you’ll play a key part in supporting their personal and academic progress.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and support students in becoming confident, capable citizens, GSL Education would love to hear from you.
We’re Looking for Someone Who:
- Is caring, patient, and committed to inclusive education
- Understands the impact of trauma and brings an empathetic, supportive approach
- Works well under pressure and remains calm, organised, and adaptable
- Communicates effectively and values team collaboration
- Has experience working with children with SEMH or SEND needs (desirable but not essential)
- Is passionate about helping young people become successful, confident citizens
Why Join Us?
- A highly supportive and collaborative staff team
- Access to CPD and opportunities to grow within SEN and therapeutic practice
- A therapeutic, attachment-informed environment with clear structures and support
- An environment where staff wellbeing is valued
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 SEN Teaching Assistant 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 details or to apply, please contact jack.rutterford@gsleducation.com at GSL Education. To apply for the role of a SEN Teaching Assistant, please follow the application link or visit www.gsleducation.comto submit your application online.