Job description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Southampton
Salary: £13.68 to £14.88 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
GSL Education are looking for a caring and hard-working SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Southampton. This is your chance to be a real star in the classroom, helping students with Special Education Needs (SEN) learn and grow. You will support students to overcome challenges, build confidence, and enjoy their learning. It’s a rewarding job where your care can make a big difference every day.
What You’ll Do:
- Join classroom activities and help create a calm space for learning.
- Notice when a pupil needs a break, a smile, or a bit of encouragement.
- Make tasks feel easier for children by keeping things simple and clear.
- Help children stay on track with gentle reminders or by sitting nearby.
- Be a kind and steady presence during the school day.
What You’ll Need:
- Experience working as an SEN Teaching Assistant with children is helpful.
- A calm and patient way of working.
- Good listening skills and a team spirit.
- A positive attitude and a reliable nature.
- An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to get one through GSL Education.
Why Work with GSL Education:
- Start working straight away.
- A helpful team to guide and support you.
- Great experience if you enjoy working with children.
If you're someone who wants to make school a happy place for children with extra needs, apply now for this SEN Teaching Assistant role in Southampton.
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.
To apply for this ‘SEN Teaching Assistant’ role, please click ‘apply now’ and send us your CV. One of our team members will be in touch with you soon.