Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant (SEND TA)
Location: Sutton in Ashfield
Pay Rate: £100– £150 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you a caring and committed individual with a passion for supporting children with special educational needs?
GSL Education are seeking a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school in Sutton in Ashfield. This role offers the chance to provide vital 1:1 and small group support, helping pupils with additional needs to access the curriculum and achieve their personal and academic goals.
As a SEND TA, you will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider school team to provide tailored support to ensure pupils can access learning, build confidence, and make progress both academically and socially.
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:
* Provide tailored support to pupils with a range of special educational needs.
* Assist the class teacher in delivering engaging lessons and activities.
* Support children’s social, emotional, and educational development.
* Encourage independence, confidence, and positive behaviour.
* Work closely with SENCOs, teachers, and parents to create individual learning plans.
* Ensure a safe, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment.
Requirements for SEND Teaching Assistant:
* Previous experience supporting children with SEND is desirable.
* Patience, empathy, and resilience when working with pupils with diverse needs.
* Strong communication and teamwork skills.
* An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
* A full CV covering the last 10 years of employment, with explanations for any gaps.
What GSL Education Offers:
* Competitive daily pay rates.
* Flexible placements to fit your availability.
* Opportunities for training and professional growth.
* Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant.
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 role of SEND Teaching Assistant in Sutton in Ashfield, please click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch shortly.