Sen Teaching Assistant

GSL Education; Stafford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to join a nurturing specialist school in Staffordshire. You will support pupils aged 2 to 19 with complex needs, helping them build confidence, communication, and independence in a caring environment.

The role involves 1:1 or small group support, assisting with EHCPs and individual learning plans, and promoting safeguarding best practice. Enhanced DBS Update Service or willingness to apply is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with SEND in a school or care setting.
• Calm, resilient, and caring attitude.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Enhanced DBS via Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 or small group support under the guidance of teaching staff.
• Assisting with the implementation of EHCPs and individual learning plans.
• Supporting students with communication, behaviour, personal care, and sensory needs.
• Encouraging the development of independence and life skills.
• Promoting a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment.

Skills

Compassionate

Resilient

Communication skills

Teamwork

SEND support

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Staffordshire

Contract Type: Full-time

Start: ASAP

Salary: £95 - £115 per day (depending on experience)

Are you a compassionate and resilient individual eager to make a difference as an SEN Teaching Assistant?

Do you have the unique set of skills required to support pupils with diverse learning needs in a classroom setting?

If so, the team at GSL Education west midlands wants to hear from you.

We are looking for a committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join a nurturing specialist school in Staffordshire.

You will support pupils aged 2 to 19 with complex needs, including autism and profound learning difficulties, helping them build confidence, communication skills, and independence in a caring and collaborative environment.

Key responsibilities of the SEN Teaching Assistant include:

• Providing 1:1 or small group support under the guidance of teaching staff
• Assisting with the implementation of EHCPs and individual learning plans
• Supporting students with communication, behaviour, personal care, and sensory needs
• Encouraging the development of independence and life skills
• Promoting a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment

The ideal SEN Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEND (in a school or care setting)
• A calm, resilient, and caring attitude
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

This SEN Teaching Assistant role is a fantastic opportunity to make a lasting impact in a school that believes every pupil has a right to be valued, heard, and successful.

Please be advised that this SEN Teaching Assistant 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.