SEN Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Hove. This full-time role offers the chance to support students with complex learning needs, providing both academic and emotional support to help them thrive in their education.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with additional needs.
• Enhanced DBS registered or willingness to apply.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support in small groups or 1:1 settings.
• Help implement education plans and promote positive behaviour.
• Build trusted relationships with staff and pupils.

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Nurturing approach

Job description

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

Do you have experience supporting children or young people and want to take the next step in your career?
GSL Education are looking for SEN Teaching Assistants to join a dedicated specialist school in Hove, East Sussex. The role offers a chance to make a real impact, whether you're coming from an education setting or have experience in care or support roles.

The Role:
You’ll assist students with complex learning needs, providing both academic and emotional support. Some pupils may require personal care or help managing behaviours, and you’ll play a key role in helping them access the curriculum and build confidence.

If you’ve worked as a:

Support Worker

Care Assistant

Residential Support Staff

Or similar care-based role

—your experience is highly valued, and we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

Provide tailored support in small groups or 1:1 settings

Help implement education plans and promote positive behaviour

Support students with communication, movement, and daily routines

Build trusted relationships with staff and pupils

Deliver inclusive, student-focused support

Requirements:

Some experience supporting individuals with additional needs

Patience, resilience, and a nurturing approach

Ability to follow school policies and respond to student needs

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

A current and detailed CV

Ongoing roles with potential to go permanent

Supportive consultants who match you with the right school

First-hand experience in special education 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.