Job description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant – Complex Needs & 1:1 Support
Location: Littlehampton
Salary: £90 - £110 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Are you passionate about supporting pupils with complex needs? Do you have experience providing 1:1 support or want to develop your skills in a specialist school setting?
GSL Education are seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming special school in Littlehampton. The school caters to children with a wide range of additional needs, including Autism, Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD), communication challenges, and medical needs.
About the Role:
This is a full-time, child-focused support role where you’ll be assigned to work 1:1 with a pupil or within a small group, depending on needs. The role involves building trust, promoting engagement, and providing personalised support throughout the school day.
Experience with medical needs, personal care, Makaton, PECS, or sensory regulation is desirable — but the school welcomes those who are enthusiastic, patient, and willing to learn.
Responsibilities:
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Provide tailored 1:1 support to a pupil with complex needs
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Assist with communication tools such as PECS or Makaton
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Help deliver structured routines and visual schedules
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Support emotional regulation and sensory needs
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Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff
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Provide personal care or mobility support where required (full training provided)
Requirements:
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Experience in SEN settings or supporting children with complex needs is desirable
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Calm, nurturing, and consistent approach to support
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Ability to follow EHCP targets and behaviour plans
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Understanding of safeguarding and a willingness to undertake training
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Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
What We Offer:
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Daily rate of £90–£110
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Dedicated support from an experienced consultant
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Opportunities to grow your SEN skillset in a specialist environment
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, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your CV. For more information, contact Georgia Haran at GSL Education.