Teaching Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading education provider as a Teaching Assistant at a special school dedicated to students with complex learning needs. This rewarding role involves supporting individual pupils and collaborating with teachers to foster an inclusive and nurturing environment, while receiving comprehensive training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Development of expertise in supporting complex learning needs

Work closely with a multi-agency team

Training in emergency medication and First Aid

Wide range of CPD opportunities

Specialist training available

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS on update service required.
• Previous experience in a school setting is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional needs to access learning.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging lessons.
• Provide one-to-one or small group support as directed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience supporting pupils with Autism

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths at grade C/Level 4 or above

Job description

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Join GSL Education as a Teaching Assistant for Complex Needs Learners

Location: Bordon

Start Date: ASAP/ September 2025

Salary Scale: £13.80 to £15 per hour

An exciting opportunity has opened for Teaching Assistants to join a welcoming and supportive special school in Bordon. If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with SEN, this role could be an ideal fit for you.

This is a deeply rewarding position where you’ll play a vital role in helping students who need extra support to thrive both academically and in their everyday school life.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will support students with additional needs to access learning and reach their full potential. You will assist the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons and maintaining a positive classroom environment, including preparing learning materials and helping with classroom setup. You’ll provide one-to-one or small group support as directed, bringing energy, creativity, and positivity into every interaction. Staying calm and dependable under pressure is essential, as is your commitment to promoting inclusion, equality, and safeguarding all pupils. You will need to be flexible and responsive to the changing needs of the school, nurturing students' emotional well-being with care and empathy. Collaboration is key, so you will work closely with teachers, staff, families, and external professionals to support each child’s development and success.

About the Academy:

The school supports pupils aged 4 to 19 with complex learning needs, providing a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. They have a dedicated team of highly trained staff who work closely with each child’s strengths, setting high but achievable expectations. All students have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), and benefit from a collaborative approach involving therapists, medical professionals, and specialist teachers. A range of on-site therapies, including speech and language, occupational, and physiotherapy, is available to support pupils' individual needs. Personal development—spiritual, moral, social, and cultural—is central to their ethos, helping students gain independence and prepare for adult life. A full-time nurse is also based on site to support pupil well-being.

What you’ll need to be a Teaching Assistant:

• Strong communication skills – both written and spoken
• Experience supporting pupils with Autism, SEMH, or other additional needs (or a strong desire to learn).
• An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to obtain one
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths at grade C/Level 4 or above
• Previous experience in a school or educational setting is desirable but not essential – full training and support will be provided!

What We Offer:

• Opportunities to develop expertise in supporting complex learning needs.
• Work closely with a multi-agency team including therapists, medical professionals, and social services.
• Staff trained in emergency medication and First Aid.
• A wide range of CPD opportunities, including safeguarding, e-safety, and behaviour management.
• Specialist training available (e.g., PECS, Attention Autism, pool safety, moving & handling).

Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.

Please be advised that this Teaching Assistant role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more details or to apply, please contact [e-mail] at GSL Education. To apply for the role of a Teaching Assistant, please follow the application link or visit www.gsleducation.com to submit your application online.