SEN Teaching Assistant – Secondary School – Eastleigh, Hampshire Start Date: September 2025 | Contract Type: Full-Time Are you compassionate, resilient, and looking to support young people with special educational needs in a secondary school setting ? GSL Education are currently seeking a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to join a welcoming secondary school in Eastleigh from September 2025. This is a fulfilling opportunity to work in the school’s dedicated resource base, supporting students with EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans) for Autism, Learning Difficulties, and Speech and Language needs. The school offers a supportive environment and clear pathways for development, with opportunities to progress through the pay grades as you gain experience and grow in your role. Applicants from the care sector with transferable skills in supporting children or young people with SEN or physical disabilities are also encouraged to apply. What you have to do as a SEN Teaching Assistant : Provide individual and small group support to students within the resource base and mainstream classrooms Assist students with Autism, Learning Difficulties, and communication challenges to access the curriculum effectively Work closely with teachers and the SEN team to deliver tailored learning interventions Promote students’ independence, confidence, and social development Maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students Contribute to tracking student progress and providing constructive feedback to staff Requirements for SEN TA: Experience working with children or young people with SEN, ideally in a school or care-based setting Patience, adaptability, and a caring nature A degree in Psychology, Counselling, Education or similar. CACHE Level 2/3 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Teaching Assistant or childcare Strong communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships with students A collaborative and proactive attitude Willingness to undertake training to support your professional development An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one Why choose GSL: Supportive and ethical education recruitment service Dedicated consultants offering personalised guidance and placement matching Opportunities for professional growth and progression Flexible roles and long-term career support If you are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of young people and want to be part of a caring, inclusive school environment, we would love to hear from you. 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. For more information or to register your interest in the SEN Teaching Assistant role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.