Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant – 1:1 Support – Speech & Language Needs
Location: Peacehaven
Salary: £90 - £100 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Do you have a passion for communication and a heart for helping children find their voice?
A supportive and inclusive school in Peacehaven is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support to a pupil with Speech and Language Needs. This role is ideal for someone with experience in SEN or a background in speech and language development.
Responsibilities of the SEN Teaching Assistant:
* Provide 1:1 classroom support to a child with identified speech and language needs.
* Work closely with the class teacher and external specialists (e.g., SALT) to deliver targeted interventions.
* Use visual aids, language tools, and tailored strategies to enhance communication and understanding.
* Track progress and contribute to regular reviews of the child’s development.
* Encourage confidence, participation, and independence in both learning and social interaction.
* Help maintain a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment.
Job Requirements:
* Experience supporting children with SEN, ideally in speech and language development.
* Knowledge of tools such as PECS, Makaton, or other communication aids is highly desirable.
* Patience, empathy, and a strong ability to build rapport.
* A proactive and flexible approach to meeting individual needs.
* Relevant TA or SEN qualification is desirable but not essential.
* Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Why Choose GSL Education?
* Opportunity to work in a nurturing and forward-thinking school.
* On-the-job support and guidance from experienced staff and specialists.
* Regular CPD and progression opportunities.
* A meaningful and rewarding role supporting a child’s communication journey.
If you're ready to support children in reaching their full potential and are passionate about inclusive education, apply today to become a valued SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) in Peacehaven.
.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.
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