SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) - Portsmouth, Hampshire Do you have a passion for supporting young people with Autism and Learning Difficulties? A welcoming secondary school in Portsmouth is looking to appoint a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming school from September 2025. A permanent contract is available following a successful probation period, with opportunities to progress and increase your salary as you grow in the role. This role involves working closely with students who have Autism and Learning Difficulties, supporting their learning, communication, and wellbeing in a structured and inclusive environment. This is to work in the school’s resource base, which caters for students with Autism and Learning Difficulties. Happy to consider people from the care background who have SEN experience. Responsibilities: Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with autism and learning difficulties in the school’s resource base. Assist with daily learning activities, encouraging independence, engagement, and communication. Work closely with teachers and the SENCO to deliver tailored support plans. Use a range of strategies to support sensory, emotional, and behavioural needs. Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. Monitor progress and help students develop confidence, skills, and self-esteem. Requirements: Experience working with young people with SEN, particularly Autism and/or Learning Difficulties – essential. Background in care or support work with transferable skills – highly valued. Patient, empathetic, and proactive approach. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Willingness to learn and grow within an SEN environment. Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one). Benefits: Pathway for progression through school pay grades based on experience. Supportive team and inclusive school ethos. Professional development and training opportunities. If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘ SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) ’ ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Portsmouth. 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 (SEN TA)’ 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. Refer a friend and receive £250 once the referral has worked 5 days through GSL Education.