Job description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)
Location: Winchester
Salary Range: £13.68 to £14.88 per hour (depending on experience)
Start time: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-Day/Long-Term, Full-time/Part-time
Do you thrive in a role where every day presents an opportunity to make a difference?
GSL Education are looking for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to join a welcoming and inclusive school setting in Winchester. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about supporting students with diverse learning needs and ensuring they have a positive and fulfilling educational experience.
About the role:
In the role of a SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA), you will play a key role in supporting students with special educational needs (SEN), including ASD, ADHD, SEMH, and other learning difficulties. Working closely with teachers and SENCOs, you will help create a structured and engaging learning environment that enables all students to achieve their full potential.
Responsibilities:
- Provide dedicated support to SEN pupils, adapting strategies to meet their specific needs.
- Work under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO to implement individual learning plans.
- Build positive relationships with pupils to encourage confidence, independence, and engagement.
- Assist in classroom management and promote a calm, productive learning environment.
- Record and report pupil progress and behaviours in line with school policies.
- Support children during break times, transitions, and off-site activities where applicable.
Requirements:
- Understanding of special educational needs, particularly in supporting students with ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or speech and language difficulties.
- Proven experience supporting pupils with SEN in a school or similar setting.
- A recognised Teaching Assistant qualification (Level 2 or above) is highly desirable.
- A thorough understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to different situations and needs.
- A proactive, resilient, and compassionate approach to learning support.
- 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).
Join GSL Education and Benefit From:
- A competitive pay scale of £13.68 to £14.88 per hour, based on your expertise.
- Dedicated consultant support to help you navigate your career.
- An opportunity to work in a diverse and supportive school environment.
- Hands-on experience supporting students with unique learning needs.
If you’re ready to start a fulfilling role supporting pupils with additional needs, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join GSL Education and make a meaningful impact in Winchester.
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.