Job description
Full – Time SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) – Basingstoke, Hampshire
Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and ready to take your next step in education?
GSL Education are offering a fantastic opportunity for a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant role at a supportive secondary school in Basingstoke. Starting immediately, this position comes with a full-time role, a rewarding annual salary between £17,500 and £19,000 (based on experience), along with clear opportunities to advance as you gain further expertise—perfect for those with a caring nature and a background in inclusive environments.
Responsibilities:
- Work within a specialist resource base, supporting students with EHCPs related to Autism, Learning Difficulties, and Speech & Language challenges.
- Deliver personalised support through one-to-one and small group sessions, helping students access learning in a calm and supportive setting.
- Partner with teaching staff and SEN professionals to follow tailored education plans and modify resources to suit individual needs.
- Encourage emotional resilience and independence by fostering a positive, patient, and consistent approach.
- Help design and lead inclusive, engaging activities that promote progress and participation across a range of abilities.
Requirements:
- Candidates from the care sector with transferable skills in supporting children with SEN or physical disabilities are warmly encouraged to apply.
- Compassionate individuals with the ability to build positive relationships with students.
- Proactive team players with strong communication skills.
- Dedicated to supporting inclusive and meaningful learning experiences.
- Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
Benefits:
- Annual salary between £17,500 and £19,000, depending on experience, with clear progression opportunities.
- A chance to develop your career in SEN education with long-term prospects.
- Supportive and experienced staff who value teamwork and student success.
- A meaningful role where every day makes a difference in a student’s life.
- The opportunity to transfer skills from a care background into a rewarding education setting.
If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘SEN TA’ ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Basingstoke!
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 or to register your interest in the ‘SEN TA’ in a secondary schoolrole, 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.