Job description
Join us as a Teaching Assistant!
Location: Portsmouth
Salary Scale: £13.80 to £15 per hour
Start: ASAP
Do you have a genuine desire to support young learners?
Would you thrive in a caring, inclusive, and specialist school environment where every child’s needs are at the heart of learning?
We are seeking committed and energetic Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistants to join the support teams across a group of friendly and diverse schools in Portsmouth. This rewarding role involves working with pupils with a range of needs, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties, and complex learning needs. You'll play a vital part in helping children overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential in a supportive and encouraging environment.
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
At this warm and welcoming special school in Portsmouth, you will work closely with class teachers to support learning across the curriculum, offering one-to-one and small group assistance to pupils with a range of special educational needs. Your role as a SEN Teaching Assistant will involve helping to create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment where every child can thrive. You'll support children with additional needs in accessing their learning and participating fully in school life. Additionally, you will assist with classroom preparation, organise displays, and carry out general administrative tasks to ensure the smooth running of the school day.
What We’re Looking For
- A caring, patient, and proactive attitude
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Experience working with children (in a school or other setting) is desirable
- A relevant Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is an advantage, but not essential
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.com to submit your application online.