Teaching Assistant

Description

SEN Teaching Assistant role

A SEN school is looking for a Teaching Assistant to work with students diagnosed with ASD, ADHD, SEMH and complex needs. You will be joining a dedicated team of professionals who work closely with the students to ensure their educational goals are met.

On-the-Job Training

Friendly, well-run school

In-class support

Location Basingstoke

Small class sizes

Salary Scale: £82.80 to £100 per day

Start Date: ASAP/ September 2025

The SEN Teaching Assistant Job:

GSL Education are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to work with students with severe learning needs. You will provide one-on-one support, helping students engage with their learning and develop independence, literacy and mathematics skills.

This is an exciting opportunity to work as a part of a SEN school in the Basingstoke where your energy and experience will be valued as you play an important part working each day towards the school's aim to meet the varied needs of its students.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will enjoy a high degree of job satisfaction as you have the opportunity to apply your skills to working with students who need support building their independence as they navigate daily life.

Key responsibilities of a SEN Teaching Assistant role include:

Working one-to-one or in small groups with pupils with a range of SEN, including ASD, ADHD, speech and language needs, and learning difficulties

Supporting the development of individual education plans (IEPs)

Adapting classroom activities and materials to suit individual needs

Promoting positive behaviour and emotional well-being

Building trusting relationships with pupils, staff, and families

What We’re Looking For:

Experience working with SEND preferred, not essential (in school, care, or voluntary settings)

Calm, adaptable, and empathetic nature

Genuine desire to support inclusive education

Confidence in working with pupils with special needs

A strong interest in inclusive education and supporting children with additional needs

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 (url removed) to apply online

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