Job description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Fareham
Salary: £13.68-£14.88 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
GSL Education are seeking an energetic SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a dynamic school in Fareham. This role offers the chance to support children and young people with a range of special educational needs. Your support will help create a safe and welcoming environment where every child can thrive.
Key Responsibilities of SEN TA:
- Give one-to-one support to students with Special Education Needs (SEN) to help them feel calm, safe, and ready to learn.
- Help follow and review each student’s Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) by working closely with teachers and the SENCO.
- Encourage good behaviour and help students manage their feelings through positive behaviour support and gentle guidance.
- Support students in building confidence, making friends, and feeling included in school life.
- Work as part of a team to give students the best support possible and share updates on how they are doing.
- Keep simple notes on each student’s learning, behaviour, and progress, following school rules.
Candidate Requirements:
- Experience working as a Special Education Needs TA is desirable.
- Able to follow plans, listen well, and work as part of a supportive team.
- A good understanding of how to help students who find it hard to manage their emotions or focus in class.
- Willing to learn new skills and attend training related to special needs education.
- Must have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply through GSL Education.
If you want to work as an SEN Teaching Assistant in Fareham, 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’ and send us your full and up-to-date CV. One of our team will contact you shortly.