SEN Teaching Assistant

Description

SEN Support Assistant – Secondary School

Are you ready to start a rewarding role where you can make a real impact every single day? GSL Education is searching for an enthusiastic SEN Support Assistant to work in a Portsmouth secondary school that takes pride in its inclusive values and strong commitment to supporting students with additional needs.

What Makes This School Unique?

Specialist SEN Provision: Purpose-built facilities on-site for students with Education, Health & Care Plans (EHCPs), ensuring personalised learning experiences.

Supportive Environment: A leadership team passionate about well-being, both for students and staff.

Progression Opportunities: Regular training sessions and routes into senior TA roles or teacher training for those wanting to develop their career.

Community Feel: A collaborative approach where staff, students, and parents work together to achieve the best outcomes.

About the Role:

Deliver tailored support to students with EHCPs both in mainstream classes and within the specialist provision.

Work alongside teachers, the SENCO, and external professionals to meet students’ individual needs.

Use your transferable experience (e.g., childcare, youth work, or care background) to engage learners and build positive relationships.

This role is ideal for someone passionate about helping students overcome barriers to learning and thrive both academically and socially.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience working with children or young people is desirable, but we welcome applicants with the right attitude and willingness to learn.

A caring, patient, and adaptable approach to supporting young people with additional needs.

Commitment to creating a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.

Why Work with GSL Education?

When you apply through GSL, you’re not alone. Your dedicated education consultant will be on hand throughout the entire process, offering:

Support with interview preparation.

Guidance from initial application through to your first day.

Access to our £250 Refer a Friend scheme once your referral completes 25 days of work with us.

The Essentials:

Start Date: Mid-September 2025

Interviews: Early September 2025

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: Portsmouth

Apply Now

If you’re ready to join a school that truly values inclusion and invests in staff development, apply today with GSL Education. Interviews will be taking place at the start of September

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