Job description
Make a Real Difference Every Day – Join Our SEN Support Team!
SEN Teaching Assistant – Southsea
Hourly Rate: £13.80 – £15.00
Start Date: ASAP/ September 2025
Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs in a positive and inclusive setting?
GSL Education are proud to be working with a remarkable special school in Southsea that caters to children and young people aged 2–19 with profound and multiple learning difficulties, Autism Spectrum Condition, physical disabilities, and complex medical needs. We are currently recruiting a compassionate and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join this exceptional team.
About the school:
The school is based in Southsea, supports pupils aged 2 to 19 with profound, severe, and complex learning difficulties. Many of the pupils also have co-occurring needs such as Autism, significant physical disabilities, and complex medical conditions. The school delivers a highly personalised and specialist curriculum, with a strong focus on communication, independence, and personal development. With a vision to empower its community and prepare every learner for their next stage in life, the school places pupils and their families at the heart of everything it does.
Your Role as a SEN Teaching Assistant will involve:
- Supporting students’ communication, independence, and personal care needs
- Helping pupils build confidence, develop problem-solving skills, and achieve personal milestones
- Engaging learners through fun, creative, and meaningful activities
- Working closely with teachers, therapists, and families
- Encouraging participation and fostering a love for learning
- Using innovative strategies to support communication and decision-making
What You’ll Receive as a SEN Teaching Assistant:
- A welcoming, purpose-driven environment where no two days are the same
- Ongoing training and development tailored to SEN support
- A supportive team committed to helping you thrive in your role
What We’re Looking for in a SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Kind-hearted, reliable, and enthusiastic
- A great communicator with both children and adults
- A team player with a positive and flexible attitude
- Passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs (experience is a bonus, but full training will be provided)
Together, we:
- Support every pupil to reach their full potential
- Work in close consultation with families
- Celebrate success in all forms
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 SEN 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 SEN Teaching Assistant, please follow the application link or visit www.gsleducation.com to submit your application online.