Job description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Hailsham
Salary: £90 – £110 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term
Do you have a passion for supporting young learners with additional needs to reach their full potential?
GSL Education are currently recruiting a compassionate and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school community in Hailsham. Starting this September, this SEN TA position is ideal for someone committed to making a positive impact in inclusive education.
Key Responsibilities as an SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Provide one-to-one and small group support tailored to pupils' individual learning needs.
- Assist in implementing and reviewing Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
- Encourage student participation and celebrate achievements to build self-esteem.
- Help create a calm, safe and engaging classroom environment.
- Work in partnership with teachers, SENCOs, and families to support holistic development.
Requirements for SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Prior experience working with children or young people with SEN is highly desirable.
- A calm, adaptable, and empathetic approach to supporting children.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- A full CV covering the last 10 years, with any gaps explained.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).
Why GSL Education?
- Competitive daily rates based on experience.
- Support from experienced local consultants invested in your career.
- Opportunities for ongoing training and development.
- A transparent, supportive recruitment process.
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 SEN Teaching Assistant role or express your interest, click ‘apply now’ and send your updated CV. One of our consultants will be in touch to discuss your application.