1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant Brighton, East Sussex GSL Education - Sussex £90 - 110 - Day 2 hours ago

Gumtree; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant for a non-verbal pupil in Brighton. This impactful role requires calm, caring, and resilient individuals who are eager to make a difference. The position offers part-time or full-time contract options and provides continuous training and support.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Support from a specialist education recruitment team

Opportunity to make a lasting impact

Qualifications

• Experience working with non-verbal children is ideal.
• Passionate about supporting children with complex needs.
• Willingness to undergo training for tools like PECS and Makaton.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support to a non-verbal pupil.
• Implement personalized learning plans with the class teacher.
• Create a nurturing environment to promote emotional regulation.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Adaptability

Education

Experience with SEN children

Understanding of alternative communication methods

Job description

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Job Title: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant – Non-Verbal Pupil

Location: Brighton

Salary: £90 - £110 per day (Depending on experience)

Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time

Are you a calm, caring, and resilient individual looking to make a meaningful difference in a young learner’s life? GSL Education are currently in search of a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a non-verbal pupil in a welcoming school located in Brighton.

As a 1:1 SEN TA, you will work closely with a non-verbal pupil, providing dedicated support throughout the school day. Your role will focus on helping the pupil access learning, develop communication skills, and build trust and confidence.

Responsibilities:

Provide 1:1 support to a non-verbal pupil, adapting communication strategies to suit their needs.

Implement and support personalised learning plans in collaboration with the class teacher and SENCO.

Use tools such as PECS, Makaton, visual timetables, or communication aids (training can be provided).

Create a calm, nurturing environment to support emotional regulation and learning.

Record observations and feedback to track the pupil’s development.

Requirements:

Experience working with children with special educational needs (SEN), ideally non-verbal.

Strong communication skills, patience, and a positive, adaptable attitude.

Understanding of alternative communication methods is highly desirable.

A genuine passion for supporting children with complex needs.

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).

Benefits:

Ongoing training and professional development.

The chance to make a lasting impact on a pupil’s life.

Support from a friendly, specialist education recruitment team.

If you are passionate about supporting students and looking to gain valuable experience, apply now to join GSL Education as a 1:1 SEN TA in Brighton.

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.

To apply for the 1:1 SEN TA, click ‘apply now’ and submit your most recent CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch soon

"Be wary of buyers asking to use 'Gumtree delivery' or 'Payments on Gumtree' because Gumtree doesn't offer these services currently. Requests from Whatsapp or SMS could be scams"

"Only access Gumtree from gumtree.com and do not follow links sent by other users"

"Share photos and ask lots of questions about the items you are buying and selling"

"If an ad or reply sounds too good to be true, it probably is"

"Use the 'Reply to ad' button for your safety and privacy"

"Don't reply to email addresses hidden in text and pictures"

"Trade in person, use PayPal 'paying for an item or service' to transfer money"

"Beware of fake Gumtree, eBay or escrow sites and invoices"