SEN Teaching Assistant

Description

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Seaford

Salary: £90 - £100 per day (Depending on experience)

Start Date: September 2025

Contract: Full-time, Long-term

Are you looking to build on your experience supporting children with additional needs?

GSL Education are seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a warm and welcoming SEN school in Seaford. This is a great opportunity for someone with some experience supporting children with special educational needs who’s ready to take the next step in their education journey.

About the Role:

As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll work across the classroom supporting pupils with varying needs. Some may have autism, ADHD, or speech and language difficulties. You’ll help them feel included, confident, and supported in their daily learning.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide general classroom support and assist students with their individual learning plans

Encourage participation and help pupils stay focused and engaged

Use visual resources and simple communication strategies to support understanding

Build strong, positive relationships with pupils and staff

Support emotional wellbeing and social development in a calm, inclusive setting

Job Requirements:

Some experience supporting children or young people with SEN (in school, care, or youth work settings)

A caring, patient and flexible approach

Good communication and teamwork skills

Willingness to learn and adapt to different student needs

Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one)

What We Offer:

Daily pay ranging from £90 to £100

Friendly and supportive consultants to guide you through your placement

Valuable classroom experience in a specialist setting

A chance to truly make a difference in the lives of young learners

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 about the position, please contact Jade Cantlie-King at GSL Education.

To register your interest in the SEN Teaching Assistant 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

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