Job description
Turn Passion into Purpose – Become a Teaching Assistant Today!
SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Hilsea
Pay: £13.80 – £15 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
GSL Education are working in partnership with a well-established and supportive Special Educational Needs (SEN) school located in Hilsea. The school is dedicated to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for pupils with a range of complex needs, including autism, ADHD, and moderate to severe learning difficulties. With a strong leadership team and a commitment to professional development, this school offers a rewarding and collaborative workplace.
If you’re patient, empathetic, and enthusiastic about supporting young people with additional needs, this could be the perfect SEN Teaching Assistant role for you.
Your New Role:
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and in small groups, helping them to access the curriculum and develop essential life skills. You will work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff to implement individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour strategies. This is a full-time, long-term role with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.
What You'll Need to Succeed as a SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Experience working with children or young people with SEN, either in a school or care setting
- A patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to supporting pupils with additional needs
Strong communication and teamwork skills - A relevant qualification (e.g., CACHE Level 2/3, Teaching Assistant Certificate) is desirable but not essential
- An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one through GSL education
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.