Job description
SEN Learning Support Assistant
Location: Eastbourne
Pay: £90–£110 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Long-Term; Full-Time
Are you kind, patient, and passionate about supporting children with additional needs?
GSL Education are currently seeking nurturing SEN Learning Support Assistants to work in primary schools across Eastbourne. This is a fantastic opportunity to support pupils in EYFS, KS1, or KS2 with a range of needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, or social and emotional challenges.
About the Schools:
Our partner primary schools in Eastbourne are warm, inclusive settings with strong pastoral teams and a commitment to providing tailored support for every child. You'll be joining environments where teamwork, empathy, and pupil wellbeing come first.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with SEN
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Help children engage with classroom learning and develop social skills
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Use visual aids, sensory tools, and structured routines to support progress
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Promote emotional regulation and positive behaviour
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Work closely with class teachers, SENCOs, and parents
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Support with personal care, if required
Candidate Requirements:
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Experience supporting children with SEN in school or care settings
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A calm, proactive, and compassionate approach
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Familiarity with EHCPs, autism strategies, or behaviour support techniques
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
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Right to work in the UK
Why Join GSL Education?
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Competitive pay rates
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Flexible working options
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Supportive consultants who understand SEN
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Opportunities in lovely, well-led local primary schools
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and 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, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
To apply, please send in your up-to-date CV and one of our consultants will be in touch.