KS2 SEN Teaching Assistant

GSL Education - Plymouth; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education in Newton Abbot seeks a compassionate and patient KS2-4 SEN Teaching Assistant for a long-term position. You will support children with social, emotional, and mental health needs, fostering positive relationships while working collaboratively with educational staff. This role requires a UK driving license and is available full-time during term time only.

Benefits

Competitive compensation rates

Personalized support from dedicated consultants

Flexible work-life balance

High standards of safeguarding

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEND (professionally or personally).
• Strong interpersonal skills to connect with children and families.
• Positive attitude towards supporting children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support children aged 10-16 with SEMH, including Autism and ADHD.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and staff.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and professionals.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

Patience

Job description

KS2-4 SEN Teaching Assistant

• Location - Newton Abbot
• GBP88.94 per day
• 8.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday
• September 2025
• Full time, Long term contract, term time only

GSL Education are working with a Special Needs school in Newton Abbot who are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join their team.

The school caters for children and young adults aged 10-16 with SEMH. This includes those who have Autism, ADHD and present challenging behaviours associated with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.

HAVING UK DRIVING LICENSE AND OWN CAR IS NECESSARY FOR THIS ROLE.

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for compassionate and patient Teaching Assistants to join the school on a full time, long term basis. We are looking for someone with an adaptable approach along with a great sense of humour and the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and staff.

Requirements:

• Experience supporting children with SEND (professionally or personally)
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with children and their families
• A patient, empathetic, and positive attitude toward supporting children with additional needs
• A collaborative approach to working alongside teachers, parents, and other professionals
• Be available asap on a full-time basis

Why Choose GSL Education?

• GSL Education, a respected and independent recruitment agency, supports educators nationwide across the UK.
• Benefit from competitive compensation rates tailored to candidates.
• Our services are personalized, with dedicated consultants guiding you to secure your ideal position.
• Experience a flexible work-life balance tailored to suit your lifestyle.
• Rest assured, we are dedicated to upholding high standards of quality and safeguarding.

If you are dedicated and qualified for this opportunity and ready to contribute to the inclusive education of students, please apply for the advert and submit your CV.

To work with GSL Education, 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 role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection or willingness to take a course on safeguarding that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information about any of the positions mentioned above, please contact Genevieve Currie at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education in the role, please apply via the application link or visit (url removed) to apply online.