Job description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Winchester
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
Do you want to make a real difference in children’s lives as a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant?
GSL Education are inviting applications from motivated individuals to work as SEN Teaching Assistants in schools across Winchester. This job involves helping children with special educational needs such as autism, attention difficulties, problems with speech and language, dyslexia, emotional or social struggles, and physical or sensory impairments.
Responsibilities of SEN TA:
- Provide one-to-one or small group support to help children improve their communication, social skills, and confidence.
- Work with teachers and SEN coordinators (SENCOs) to meet each child’s learning and developmental needs.
- Help children manage their emotions and behaviour, promoting positive choices and calm learning environments.
- Support children with physical or sensory impairments, helping them access lessons and school activities safely.
Requirements
- Relevant qualifications such as Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, or equivalent, are a plus.
- Experience of working with children with Special Education Needs (SEN) is preferred.
- Understanding of individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies.
- Awareness of safeguarding, child protection, and inclusion best practices.
- An Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service or willingness to apply through GSL Education.
If you are a dedicated individual seeking a rewarding role as an SEN Teaching Assistant in Winchester, we would love to hear from you!
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’ to send your full and up-to-date CV. One of our team will be in touch soon.