Job description
Job Title: SEN TA – Behaviour & Emotional Support
Location: Newhaven
Salary: £90 - £110 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Do you have the resilience, empathy, and drive to support children who need help managing their emotions and behaviour?
A supportive and forward-thinking primary school in Newhaven is looking for a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. This role focuses on providing behavioural and emotional support to pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
Responsibilities of the SEN TA – Behaviour & Emotional Support:
- Provide 1:1 or small group support for pupils with behavioural and emotional needs.
- Assist in implementing behaviour management plans and emotional regulation strategies.
- Support the class teacher in maintaining a structured and inclusive learning environment.
- Encourage positive social interaction, self-esteem, and confidence
- Record and report behavioural incidents and progress to SENCO and teaching staff.
- Work closely with pastoral teams, families, and external agencies when needed.
- Help create a safe, nurturing, and supportive space for learning.
Job Requirements:
- Experience supporting children with SEMH, challenging behaviour, or SEN in general.
- A calm, patient, and consistent approach to behaviour management.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
- Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 TA, SEN or mental health training) are desirable.
- 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?
- Opportunity to support a wide range of pupil needs and abilities.
- Access to ongoing training and professional development.
- Work within a supportive and collaborative school team.
- Consultant support throughout your placement.
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 Newhaven.
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.