Teaching Assistant – Specialist Support for Complex Needs
Location: Bordon
Start Date: ASAP/ September 2025
Salary Scale: £13.80 to £15 per hour
GSL Education are working with a SEND School in Bordon, who focus on supporting students with multiple learning difficulties. Looking to recruit Learning Support staff and Teaching Assistants to join the school as soon as possible.
Learners with more complex needs engage in a non-subject-specific curriculum that concentrates on the progress of their communication, personal, social and emotional and physical development. The key focus is on supporting the pupils to develop the skills and behaviours needed to learn.
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.
Your Role as a Teaching Assistant Will Include:
Support students with additional needs to access learning and achieve their potential
Assist the class teacher in delivering lessons and managing the classroom environment
Prepare learning materials and help with classroom setup
Provide one-to-one or small group support as directed by the teacher
Bring energy, creativity, and positivity into the classroom
Stay calm and dependable, even under pressure.
Promote inclusion, equality, and safeguard all children.
Be flexible and responsive to changing school needs
Nurture students' emotional well-being with care and empathy
Work collaboratively with teachers, staff, families, and external professionals
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.
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