SEN Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational facility in Gloucester is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to support students aged 16–25 with Special Educational Needs. This full-time role offers the opportunity for individuals from care backgrounds to transition into education. Responsibilities include assisting students in classroom activities and developing essential skills. The role provides a supportive environment with training opportunities and meaningful work.

Benefits

Term-time working pattern

Training and development provided

Supportive specialist team

Meaningful, rewarding work

Qualifications

• Experience in care, support work, or education is highly welcomed.
• Empathy, patience, and strong communication skills.
• Basic IT skills are required.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Passion for supporting young people with Special Educational Needs.

Responsibilities

• Supporting SEN students aged 16–25 in various sessions.
• Helping learners develop independence and communication skills.
• Assisting with basic IT activities to promote digital confidence.
• Joining students on occasional educational day trips.
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff.

Skills

Experience in care, support work, SEN, or education

Empathy

Patience

Strong communication skills

Basic IT skills

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant Job – Gloucester | Post-16 Specialist College (Ages 16–25)

Now hiring: SEN Teaching Assistant in Gloucester

Full-time | Term-time | Post-16 Education | Ages 16–25

Are you looking for a rewarding SEN Teaching Assistant job in Gloucester? Are you currently working in care and thinking about a career change into education? This role could be the ideal opportunity for you.

We are a specialist post-16 college located just off the Gloucester Docks, and we are recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support students aged 16–25 with a range of Special Educational Needs. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates from care, support work, or health and social care backgrounds who are looking for a new challenge in a stable, fulfilling education environment.

Why Apply for This SEN Teaching Assistant Role?

• Excellent behaviour across the college and a positive learning environment
• Modern facilities in a convenient Gloucester Docks location
• Supportive team with strong training and development opportunities
• Ideal for candidates transitioning from care to education

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting SEN students aged 16–25 in classroom, community, and life-skills sessions
• Helping learners develop independence, communication, and practical life skills
• Assisting with basic IT activities and helping students grow digital confidence
• Joining staff and students on occasional educational day trips
• Working collaboratively with teaching staff to maintain a safe, inclusive environment

Who We’re Looking For

• Experience in care, support work, SEN, or education is highly welcomed
• Empathy, patience, and strong communication skills
• Basic IT skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Passion for supporting young people with Special Educational Needs

If you are tired of long shifts or demanding care schedules and want a career with purpose, consistency, and progression, this SEN Teaching Assistant job in Gloucester could be your perfect next step.

Benefits

• Term-time working pattern
• Training and development provided
• Supportive specialist team
• Meaningful, rewarding work every day

Location

Just off the Gloucester Docks, easily accessible by public transport and local amenities.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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