Job description
Job Title: SEN TA – Disabilities & Communication Needs
Location: Polegate
Salary: £90 - £110 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Are you passionate about inclusive education and ready to support children with complex needs to communicate, connect, and thrive?
A nurturing and well-resourced primary SEN school in Polegate is looking for a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of disabilities and communication needs. The role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference.
Responsibilities of the SEN TA – Disabilities & Communication Needs:
- Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support to pupils with physical disabilities, learning difficulties, or non-verbal communication needs.
- Use visual aids, PECS, Makaton, or other strategies to support communication.
- Assist with personal care routines and mobility needs where appropriate.
- Collaborate closely with teachers, SENCOs, therapists, and external professionals.
- Contribute to EHCP targets and progress monitoring
- Foster a safe, supportive, and engaging environment that encourages pupil independence.
- Support emotional well-being and celebrate every success, no matter how small.
Job Requirements:
- Experience working with children or young people with disabilities and/or communication challenges.
- Familiarity with communication tools such as PECS, Makaton, or AAC devices is highly desirable.
- A calm, empathetic, and proactive approach.
- Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 TA, SEN or Care Certificate) are advantageous.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Why Choose GSL Education?
- Valuable experience in a specialist SEN setting.
- Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive leadership and experienced multidisciplinary teams.
If you're ready to support children in reaching their full potential and are passionate about inclusive education, apply today to become a valued SEN TA in Polegate.
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 TA’ 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.