SEN Teaching Assistant

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SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Southsea

Salary Scale: £13.80 to £15 per hour

Start: ASAP /September 2025

GSL Education are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to provide support to a child with high needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, non-verbal communication, sensory needs, and personal care. This position is based at a special school in Southsea, and will run from September 2025.

Are you:

• An adaptable and flexible SEN Teaching Assistant?
• Empathetic with a passion for supporting children with high needs, ASD, ADHD, and non-verbal communication?
• Looking for a rewarding career supporting a child''s development?
• Someone who thrives in an inclusive environment and enjoys helping children with additional needs?

If you are an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant who is passionate about making a positive impact on a child''s learning and development, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities of 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 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:

• 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 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 SEN Teaching Assistant -Southsea 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 (url removed) at GSL Education. To apply for the role of a SEN Teaching Assistant, please follow the application link or visit (url removed) to submit your application online.