SEN Teaching Assistant

1 week ago


Portsmouth, United Kingdom GSL Education Full time

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Cosham  

Salary Scale: £12.82 - 14.72 per hour 

Start Date: ASAP

Are you a compassionate and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to offer tailored support and help students succeed in a nurturing, inclusive school setting?

About the Role:
GSL Education are seeking an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant for a role at a school in Cosham. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students with varying needs, guiding them toward success in both their academic and personal growth.

Key Responsibilities of a SEN Teaching Assistant:

  • Provide personalised support to students with a range of special educational needs, including autism and social-emotional challenges.
  • Work closely with teachers and fellow SEN staff to foster a positive, inclusive learning atmosphere.
  • Implement tailored strategies to encourage positive behaviour and active participation in learning activities.
  • Assist with behaviour management, helping to maintain a positive and supportive classroom environment.
  • Adapt your approach to meet each student's unique needs, ensuring they feel a sense of belonging and can thrive both academically and emotionally.

Requirements for the SEN Teaching Assistant role:

  • Strong knowledge of behaviour management techniques.
  • Proven experience supporting children with special educational needs, including physical disabilities, language disorders, and autism spectrum disorders.
  • Relevant qualifications in early childhood education or special education.
  • Excellent communication skills with a strong ability to collaborate with families and other professionals.
  • A compassionate, patient, and adaptable approach to working with children.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development in SEN strategies and best practices.

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 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 information about this position, please visit our website to contact the relevant branch. To work with GSL Education in the role of SEN Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit gsleducation to apply online.


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