Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant - Autism & SEMH
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Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant – Autism & SEMH
Location: Worthing
Salary: £90 - £110 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Are you experienced in supporting pupils with Autism and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? Or are you keen to gain experience in a specialist setting focused on emotional wellbeing and behaviour support?
GSL Education are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Worthing. The school supports children and young people with a combination of Autism, anxiety-related behaviours, attachment needs, and other SEMH challenges.
About the Role:
This is a full-time role supporting pupils aged 7–16 in small classes or on a 1:1 basis. You’ll play a key role in helping pupils feel safe, understood, and ready to learn. Many of the pupils require structure, predictability, and consistent emotional support to thrive in the classroom.
Previous experience supporting SEMH or autistic pupils is desirable, but if you have the right attitude, resilience, and willingness to learn, training will be provided.
Responsibilities:
Provide 1:1 or small group support tailored to individual needs
Assist with emotional regulation, behaviour support, and wellbeing plans
Encourage engagement with learning through creative or structured tasks
Help implement strategies such as Zones of Regulation, visuals, or social stories
Promote independence, confidence, and positive social interaction
Support the wider team in maintaining a calm, consistent environment
Requirements:
Experience with Autism, SEMH, or behaviour support preferred
Resilient, patient, and calm under pressure
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Understanding of safeguarding and a willingness to complete relevant training
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
What We Offer:
Competitive daily rate of £90–£110
A dedicated education consultant for ongoing support
Opportunities for training and career development in SEN
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, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your CV. For more information, contact Jade Cantlie-King at GSL Education.
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