SEN Teaching Assistant (TA)

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to provide tailored support to pupils in Felpham. The role involves helping students with additional needs access the curriculum and promoting their wellbeing. Key requirements include experience with SEN, strong communication skills, and an enhanced DBS. The position offers competitive pay and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Flexible working options

Ongoing professional development

Dedicated support from experienced consultants

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEN or additional learning needs is highly desirable.
• Patience, empathy, and a flexible approach to individualised support.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow personalised support plans and behaviour strategies.
• An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• A full CV covering the last 10 years, with explanations for any gaps.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of special educational needs, helping them access the curriculum.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering differentiated activities and targeted interventions.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage pupils’ independence and engagement.
• Provide emotional, social, and academic support both in and out of the classroom.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENCo, and external professionals.
• Help maintain a nurturing, structured, and safe learning environment.

Skills

Patience

Communication Skills

Job description

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (TA)

Location: Felpham

Pay Rate: £90 – £95 per day (depending on experience)

Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long-term | Full-time / Part-time

Are you a compassionate and motivated SEN Teaching Assistant looking to support pupils with additional needs in a warm and inclusive school setting?

GSL Education are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school within Felpham. This role offers the chance to make a genuine impact on pupils’ learning, wellbeing, and confidence by providing tailored classroom and small-group support.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of special educational needs, helping them access the curriculum.
• Assist the class teacher in delivering differentiated activities and targeted interventions.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage pupils’ independence and engagement.
• Provide emotional, social, and academic support both in and out of the classroom.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENCo, and external professionals.
• Help maintain a nurturing, structured, and safe learning environment.

Requirements for the role of SEN Teaching Assistant

• Previous experience supporting pupils with SEN or additional learning needs is highly desirable.
• Patience, empathy, and a flexible approach to individualised support.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow personalised support plans and behaviour strategies.
• An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• A full CV covering the last 10 years, with explanations for any gaps.

What GSL Education offers

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Flexible working options to suit your schedule.
• Dedicated support from experienced consultants.
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development.

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.

To apply for the position of SEN Teaching Assistant, please click ‘Apply Now’, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.