Job description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Brighton
Daily Rate: £90 - £100 (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term
Do you have the patience, empathy, and commitment to support pupils with additional needs?
GSL Education is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Brighton. You’ll be working with pupils who may have Autism, ADHD, or SEMH needs, helping them to build confidence, emotional resilience, and access learning in meaningful ways.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Providing in-class and 1:1 support
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Encouraging engagement and promoting emotional regulation
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Adapting activities to suit individual needs
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Responding to behaviour calmly and supportively
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Collaborating with teachers and wider pastoral staff
Ideal Candidate:
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Experience supporting children with SEN or behavioural needs
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Calm, empathetic, and consistent
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Able to build rapport and provide firm but kind boundaries
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Reliable, committed, and a great team player
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DBS on the update service or happy to apply for one
Why Join GSL?
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Daily rate: £90–£100
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A dedicated consultant to support your placement
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Long-term, flexible opportunities across Brighton
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Rewarding work that makes a real impact
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 submit your CV or contact Jade Cantlie-King at GSL Education for more information.