Job description
Graduate Teaching Assistant – Special Needs Schools (Day-to-Day Supply)
Location: Bordon
Salary Scale: £13.80 to £15 per hour
Start: ASAP /September 2025
Working Hours: Part-Time | Flexible | Day-to-Day Supply
Are you a passionate graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in Special Educational Needs (SEN) schools?
Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of children while developing your skills for a future career in teaching, psychology, or therapy?
GSL Education are working with a range of special needs schools looking for enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistants to support students with autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, and other additional needs. This is a Day-to-Day Supply Cover role, offering the flexibility to work when it suits you, with the potential to progress into a long-term or permanent position within the school.
Position: 2025 Graduates - Looking for a September 2025 - Part-Time role
Responsibilities of Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Provide 1:1 support to a child with high needs, including sensory needs, non-verbal communication, and personal care.
- Assist in achieving learning and development targets for the child.
- Collaborate effectively with teaching staff and other professionals to create an inclusive, supportive environment.
- Foster an environment that promotes the child's independence and engagement in learning.
- Implement personalised strategies for communication, behaviour management, and sensory support.
Requirements for the Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role:
- Passionate about working inclusively with children with additional needs.
- Experience supporting children with SEN, including ASD, ADHD, and non-verbal communication.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable providing personal care and supporting sensory needs.
- Previous experience working in a similar setting is an advantage.
Benefits:
- Flexible working hours to suit your availability
- Day-to-day cover and part-time roles
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Supportive and welcoming work environment.
- Supportive consultant with SEN experience in schools.
- A rewarding role making a difference in a child's life.
To work with GSL Education as a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
- Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education
Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.
Please be advised that this Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
For more details or to apply, please contact jack.rutterford@gsleducation.com at GSL Education. To apply for the role of a Graduate SEN Teaching Assistant, please follow the application link or visit www.gsleducation.com to submit your application online.