Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Pevensey
Salary: £90 - £100 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Are you looking to build on your experience supporting children with additional needs?
GSL Education are seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and inclusive SEN school in Pevensey, East Sussex. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with some SEN experience who’s ready to contribute meaningfully to a specialist educational environment.
About the Role:
As a Teaching Assistant, you’ll work across the classroom supporting pupils with varying needs. Some may have autism, ADHD, or speech and language difficulties. You’ll help them feel included, confident, and supported in their daily learning.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide general classroom support and assist students with their individual learning plans
• Encourage participation and help pupils stay focused and engaged
• Use visual resources and simple communication strategies to support understanding
• Build strong, positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Support emotional wellbeing and social development in a calm, inclusive setting
Job Requirements:
• Some experience supporting children or young people with SEN (in school, care, or youth work settings)
• A caring, patient and flexible approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn and adapt to different student needs
• Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one)
What We Offer:
• Daily pay ranging from £90 to £100
• Friendly and supportive consultants to guide you through your placement
• Valuable classroom experience in a specialist setting
• A chance to truly make a difference in the lives of young learners
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 about the position, please contact Jade Cantlie-King at GSL Education.
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