Job description
Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Worthing
Salary: £90 - £100 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities?
GSL Education are seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join an inclusive and supportive school in Worthing. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with SEND while developing their skills in a nurturing environment.
About the Role: As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you'll provide essential support to children with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. You'll work closely with teachers and specialists to ensure every child receives the individual attention they need to succeed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide targeted support to children with SEND, including autism, learning difficulties, and physical disabilities
- Implement individualized education plans and therapeutic interventions
- Support children with personal care needs and mobility requirements
- Use specialist equipment and resources to aid learning and development
- Monitor and record pupil progress, sharing observations with the teaching team
- Create a safe, inclusive environment where all children can thrive
Job Requirements:
- Experience working with children or young people with SEND (in educational, healthcare, or community settings)
- Understanding of various SEND conditions and appropriate support strategies
- Patient, empathetic, and resilient approach to working with vulnerable children
- Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one)
What We Offer:
- Daily pay ranging from £90 to £100
- Friendly and supportive consultants to guide you through your placement
- Valuable classroom experience in a specialist setting
- A chance to truly make a difference in the lives of young learners
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.
For more information about the position, please contact Georgia Haran at GSL Education.
To register your interest in the SEND 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.