1:1 SEN Support Assistant – Brighton Location: Brighton Contract Type: Part-Time Start Date: Immediately Salary: £88.92 - £95 per day [Depending on experience] About the School This Brighton school provides an inclusive and structured learning environment tailored to pupils with additional needs. The school focuses on both academic and personal development, ensuring that all students receive the individual support they need to succeed. Staff collaborate to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging setting where pupils feel understood, supported, and able to reach their potential. About the Role We are seeking a committed 1:1 SEN Support Assistant to work directly with pupils who require additional support. The role involves providing personalised, hands-on assistance to ensure pupils can access learning, participate fully in lessons, and develop both academically and socially. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about making a real difference to children’s learning and well-being. Responsibilities Provide 1:1 support to pupils with additional learning needs, including autism, ADHD, and social, emotional, or behavioural difficulties. Assist teachers in delivering differentiated lessons to meet individual learning goals. Support pupils with personal care and physical needs as required, maintaining dignity and respect. Implement positive behaviour strategies to encourage engagement and self-regulation. Promote pupils’ independence, confidence, and social development in classroom and outdoor learning activities. Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to ensure consistent support across the school day. Maintain accurate records and contribute to pupil support plans and progress monitoring. Qualifications and Experience Experience supporting pupils with special educational needs is highly desirable. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with patience and empathy. Knowledge of safeguarding, behaviour management, and inclusive education strategies. Relevant qualifications, such as CACHE Level 2/3, Health and Social Care, or Education Support, are advantageous. Must have the right to work in the UK and hold, or be willing to apply for, an Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service. 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. To Apply To work with GSL Education as a 1:1 SEN Support Assistant, you must have the right to work in the UK, provide a full CV with references, and hold (or be willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS certificate. For more information or to register your interest in the ‘1:1 SEN Support Assistant’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV. Alternatively, contact the relevant GSL Education consultant directly for a confidential discussion.