Job description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)
Location: Eastleigh
Salary: £13.68 to £14.88 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-Day/Long-Term, Full-time/Part-time
Do you have a passion for working with children with special educational needs (SEN)?
GSL Education are currently seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Eastleigh. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a real impact in the lives of young learners with diverse needs.
About the Role:
As an SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA), you will play a key role in supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs, including autism, speech and language difficulties, ADHD, and social, emotional, and mental health challenges. You will be part of a committed team working collaboratively to ensure all pupils have access to a meaningful and inclusive education.
Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and small group support tailored to pupils’ learning and behavioural needs.
- Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons and ensuring a positive classroom atmosphere.
- Support pupils with personal care tasks, mobility, or communication where necessary.
- Promote pupil independence and social integration within the school environment.
- Monitor progress and contribute to individual learning plans and reports.
- Collaborate with SENCOs, therapists, and external agencies to deliver targeted interventions.
Job Requirements:
- A strong understanding of Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and other learning difficulties.
- Experience working in a school or SEN setting is highly desirable.
- A relevant qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning or Childcare is advantageous.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach to supporting pupils with SEN.
- A genuine commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Why Join GSL Education?
- Start with an attractive £13.68 to £14.88 per hour, based on your experience level.
- Enjoy the benefit of continuous support from a dedicated consultant.
- Opportunities for long-term placements and career progression within education.
- Work in schools that are inclusive, nurturing, and committed to pupil wellbeing
If you believe in creating inclusive learning environments and have the drive to support young learners in overcoming barriers to education, we want to hear from you.
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 Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)’ 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.