Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant – Secondary School – Andover, Hampshire
Start Date: September 2025 | Contract Type: Full-Time
Are you experienced in supporting young people with special educational needs and looking to make a lasting impact within a specialist school environment?
GSL Education are currently seeking a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school in Andover from September 2025. This position is based within the school’s resource base, supporting students with Autism and Learning Difficulties. The role offers a supportive pathway with opportunities to move through the pay grades and transition into a permanent contract after a successful probation period.
The school is happy to consider candidates from care backgrounds who have experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
SEN Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with Autism and Learning Difficulties
- Assist students in accessing the curriculum and adapting learning tasks to suit their individual needs
- Collaborate with class teachers and SEN staff to deliver tailored learning programmes
- Support emotional and social development in a calm, structured environment
- Help maintain accurate records of student progress and behaviour
- Promote independence, confidence, and positive engagement in learning
Requirements for SEN TA:
- Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN, ideally Autism and learning needs
- CACHE Level 2/3 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Teaching Assistant or Childcare is desirable but not mandatory
- A background in care or education with transferable skills
- Calm, empathetic, and patient approach
- Strong communication and teamwork abilities
- Have an updated CV and an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one
Why choose GSL:
- Supportive consultants dedicated to your professional growth
- Clear progression routes and potential for permanent employment
- Ethical and responsive recruitment service
- Opportunities to build a rewarding long-term SEN career
If you are passionate about supporting students with additional needs and eager to join a caring and professional school team, 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.
For more information or to register your interest in the SEN Teaching Assistant role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
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