Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Southwick
Salary: £90 – £110 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term
Are you passionate about nurturing children with special educational needs and helping them thrive in a supportive classroom environment?
GSL Education are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to join a welcoming and inclusive school in Southwick. This full-time, long-term opportunity is perfect for those who are committed to making a meaningful impact on young learners’ development and education.
As a valued member of the support staff, you will work closely with teachers and SEN professionals to provide targeted assistance and care to pupils with a variety of learning needs.
Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:
- Support individual pupils or small groups of students with SEN, helping them to engage in classroom learning
- Assist in delivering personalised learning plans under the guidance of the SENCO and class teacher
- Promote the inclusion and emotional well-being of all pupils
- Monitor and record pupil progress and share observations with the teaching team
- Encourage independence, confidence, and resilience in pupils
- Help to create a safe, stimulating, and supportive learning atmosphere
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external professionals where needed
Requirements for SEN Teaching Assistant:
- CACHE Level 2 or 3, NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Childcare or Teaching Assistance, or equivalent qualifications preferred
- A strong desire to support pupils with a range of special educational needs, including Autism, ADHD, and speech and language difficulties
- Experience working with children in a school or care setting, ideally with SEN as a SEN Teaching Assistant or similar
- A degree in Education, SEN, Psychology or a similar field.
- Patience, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships
- Good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection
- Have an up-to-date 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 Join GSL?
- Competitive daily pay rates and long-term opportunities
- Personalised support from expert education consultants
- Access to a wide range of schools that value inclusion
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and 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, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the “SEN Teaching Assistant” 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.