Job description
Job Title: 1:1 Disability Support Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Stonecross
Salary: £90 – £110 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Are you a caring and reliable Teaching Assistant with experience supporting children with physical or learning disabilities?
GSL Education are currently looking for a 1:1 Disability Support Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Stonecross this September. This is a full-time, long-term role where you’ll provide personalised, consistent support to help a pupil feel confident and engaged in their daily learning.
About the Role:
As a 1:1 Disability Support TA, you’ll play a key role in promoting the student’s independence, engagement, and well-being. You’ll work alongside the class teacher, SENCO, and wider support team to provide effective classroom and personal care assistance as needed.
Responsibilities as 1:1 Disability Support TA:
- Provide dedicated 1:1 support for a pupil with additional physical or learning needs.
- Assist with mobility, personal care, and daily classroom tasks as required.
- Deliver adapted learning activities to meet the child’s needs.
- Encourage confidence, participation, and communication.
- Monitor and record progress and wellbeing, liaising regularly with staff and parents.
Requirements for 1:1 Disability Support TA:
- Have experience supporting children with disabilities or additional needs in a school setting.
- Demonstrate empathy, patience, and a proactive attitude.
- Feel comfortable providing 1:1 support, which may occasionally involve personal care.
- Have a full, up-to-date CV covering the last ten years (with explanations for any gaps).
- Hold an Enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
What GSL Education Offers:
- Competitive daily rates of pay.
- Ongoing guidance from a dedicated consultant.
- Opportunities to work in supportive, inclusive school environments.
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.
To apply for the 1:1 Disability Support TA role, click ‘apply now’ and send in your updated CV. A dedicated consultant will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.