SEN Teaching Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support agency is seeking passionate SEN Teaching Assistants to work in Brighton's special needs schools. Your role will involve supporting students with various needs, including emotional and behavioral challenges, while creating an inclusive environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for those with experience in care or education who want to make a difference.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Supportive working environment

Dedicated career consultants

Valuable experience in specialist settings

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children in education or care.
• Willingness to learn and adapt across different environments.
• Valid DBS registration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent classroom support adapting to individual needs.
• Assist with communication, emotional regulation and personal care.
• Build relationships with students and staff.

Skills

Calm approach

Positive attitude

Resilience

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Brighton
Salary: £90 - £100 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time, Long-term

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people?
GSL Education are seeking SEN Teaching Assistants to support a fantastic Special Needs School in Brighton. Whether you’ve worked in education before or come from a care background, your skills could be just what our schools need.

About the Role:
You’ll be working in a classroom supporting students with a range of additional needs. This might include communication difficulties, learning challenges, or emotional and behavioural needs. Some pupils may need help with personal care. You’ll help create a positive and safe environment where students feel included and supported.

We welcome applications from candidates with experience in care roles such as:

Support Worker

Youth Worker

Residential Care Worker

Mental Health Support roles

Our partner schools include SEN schools, PRUs, and alternative provision settings – so if you’ve got the right values and a calm, patient attitude, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide consistent classroom support and adapt to individual learning needs

Assist with communication, focus, and emotional regulation

Support pupils during lessons, breaks, and transitions

Build strong relationships with students and staff

Offer personal care support if required

Job Requirements:

Experience supporting children or young people in education, care, or similar settings

Calm, positive, and resilient approach

Willingness to learn and work flexibly across different school environments

Enhanced DBS registered on the update service (or willing to apply)

A full and updated CV

What We Offer:

Competitive daily rates of £90 - £100

A supportive, inclusive working environment

Dedicated consultants who understand your career goals

Valuable experience in specialist school settings

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.