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SEN Teaching Assistant

Salary Scale: £13.68 to £14.88 per hour

Start Date: ASAP/ September 2025

Location: Cosham

GSL Education is currently seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Cosham that supports pupils aged 11 to 16 with a range of complex learning difficulties, including:

Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC)
Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
Medical and Physical Conditions
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting pupils with a wide range of needs by working closely with teaching staff, therapists, and families to encourage independence through life skills and preparation for adulthood, support learning through the arts and outdoor education, help pupils build confidence and self-esteem, promote a positive, safe, and welcoming environment, and inspire a genuine enjoyment of learning that lasts a lifetime.

Apply now and become part of our inspiring journey.

We are seeking someone who is:

Passionate about working with children and young people with special needs
A strong communicator, confident working with students, staff, parents and professionals
Kind, patient and full of enthusiasm
Committed to the values of inclusion, respect and community
A team player who is also proactive and reflective
Experience is helpful, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are even more important.
What We Offer

A warm and welcoming team environment
Excellent training and development opportunities
Real opportunities for career progression
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 SEN 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 (url removed) at GSL Education. To apply for the role of a SEN Teaching Assistant, please follow the application link or visit (url removed) to submit your application online