Job description
Do you love working with children or vulnerable adults and have a passion for special needs?
Do you have a social care background? Or even had personal experience supporting SEND?
If so, then this is the SEN Teaching Assistant role for you.
GSL Education are looking to recruit a Learning Support Assistant/Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Bordon!
You will be joining a great team that predominantly works with children who have a variety of special needs. Therefore, a desire to assist in this area is required, but no experience is necessary!
About the Role:
- Teaching Assistant – Special Needs
- Location: Bordon
- Start Date: ASAP/ September 2025
- Salary Scale: £13.80 to £15 per hour
About the Academy:
The school supports pupils aged 4 to 19 with complex learning needs, providing a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. They have a dedicated team of highly trained staff who work closely with each child’s strengths, setting high but achievable expectations. All students have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), and benefit from a collaborative approach involving therapists, medical professionals, and specialist teachers. A range of on-site therapies, including speech and language, occupational, and physiotherapy, is available to support pupils' individual needs. Personal development—spiritual, moral, social, and cultural—is central to their ethos, helping students gain independence and prepare for adult life. A full-time nurse is also based on site to support pupil well-being.
Your Role as a Teaching Assistant Will Include:
- Support students with additional needs to access learning and achieve their potential
- Assist the class teacher in delivering lessons and managing the classroom environment
- Prepare learning materials and help with classroom setup
- Provide one-to-one or small group support as directed by the teacher
- Bring energy, creativity, and positivity into the classroom
- Stay calm and dependable, even under pressure.
- Promote inclusion, equality, and safeguard all children.
- Be flexible and responsive to changing school needs
- Nurture students' emotional well-being with care and empathy
- Work collaboratively with teachers, staff, families, and external professionals
What you’ll need to be a Teaching Assistant:
- Strong communication skills – both written and spoken
- Experience supporting pupils with Autism, SEMH, or other additional needs (or a strong desire to learn).
- An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade C/Level 4 or above
- Previous experience in a school or educational setting is desirable but not essential – full training and support will be provided!
What We Offer:
- Opportunities to develop expertise in supporting complex learning needs.
- Work closely with a multi-agency team including therapists, medical professionals, and social services.
- Staff trained in emergency medication and First Aid.
- A wide range of CPD opportunities, including safeguarding, e-safety, and behaviour management.
- Specialist training available (e.g., PECS, Attention Autism, pool safety, moving & handling).
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 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 Teaching Assistant, please follow the application link or visit www.gsleducation.com to submit your application online.