Job description
Job Title: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – Non-Verbal Pupil
Location: Brighton
Salary: £90 - £110 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you a calm, caring, and resilient individual looking to make a meaningful difference in a young learner’s life? GSL Education are currently in search of a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a non-verbal pupil in a welcoming school located in Brighton.
As a 1:1 SEN TA, you will work closely with a non-verbal pupil, providing dedicated support throughout the school day. Your role will focus on helping the pupil access learning, develop communication skills, and build trust and confidence.
Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 support to a non-verbal pupil, adapting communication strategies to suit their needs.
- Implement and support personalised learning plans in collaboration with the class teacher and SENCO.
- Use tools such as PECS, Makaton, visual timetables, or communication aids (training can be provided).
- Create a calm, nurturing environment to support emotional regulation and learning.
- Record observations and feedback to track the pupil’s development.
Requirements:
- Experience working with children with special educational needs (SEN), ideally non-verbal.
- Strong communication skills, patience, and a positive, adaptable attitude.
- Understanding of alternative communication methods is highly desirable.
- A genuine passion for supporting children with complex needs.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Benefits:
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- The chance to make a lasting impact on a pupil’s life.
- Support from a friendly, specialist education recruitment team.
If you are passionate about supporting students and looking to gain valuable experience, apply now to join GSL Education as a 1:1 SEN TA in Brighton.
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 the 1:1 SEN TA, click ‘apply now’ and submit your most recent CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch soon!