SEN Teaching Assistant

GSL Education - Brighton; Hove; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency seeks a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a specialist school in Hove. This role involves providing essential academic and emotional support to students with complex learning needs. Candidates should have experience in care or education settings, demonstrating a nurturing approach and the ability to follow school policies.

Benefits

Daily pay between £90 - £100

Ongoing roles with potential to go permanent

Supportive consultants

First-hand experience in special education settings

Qualifications

• Some experience supporting individuals with additional needs.
• Ability to follow school policies and respond to student needs.
• Current and detailed CV.

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

Education

Enhanced DBS registration

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

• Youth Mentor

• 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

Benefits:

• Daily pay between £90 - £100

• 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.