SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A strong educational support organization in Dibden Purlieu is seeking an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with special needs, including autism and ADHD. Ideal candidates will demonstrate empathy and adaptability while collaborating with parents and staff to create a nurturing environment. This role offers competitive pay rates and a chance to positively impact students' lives.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Dedicated support from consultants

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate must have experience with SEND in school or voluntary settings.
• Must possess a calm, adaptable, and empathetic nature.
• Confidence in working with pupils with special needs is required.

Responsibilities

• Support children with autism, ADHD, and physical disabilities.
• Collaborate with parents, carers, and support staff.
• Establish and maintain standards of pupil behaviour.

Skills

Experience working with SEND

Calm nature

Empathy

Adaptability

Confidence with special needs pupils

Job description

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Salary Scale: £82.80 to £100 per day
Start Date: September 2025

Join Us as a SEN Teaching Assistant, Special Needs Autism in an SEN School (Dibden Purlieu).

GSL Education are currently supporting an outstanding school that prides itself on delivering a quality education, with staff dedicated to making every moment count for their pupils. They are currently seeking a versatile Teaching Assistantto join their welcoming, nurturing environment, offering a broad and inclusive curriculum enriched with trips, workshops, and extracurricular activities to support children’s passions and all-round development.

Responsibilities of SEN Teaching Assistant:

• The ideal Teaching Assistant Special Needs Autism for this position will be someone who is enthusiastic, passionate, and willing to get involved in the community of this school.
• Familiarity with conditions such as autism, ADHD, and physical disabilities.
• Experience in collaborating with parents, carers, and support staff.
• The Teaching Assistant Special Needs Autism appointed to this position will need to establish and maintain the standards of pupil behaviour required to create an orderly and productive environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with SEND (in school, care, or voluntary settings)
• Calm, adaptable, and empathetic nature
• 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-Dibden Purlieurole 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 www.gsleducation.com to apply online.