Teaching Assistant
Location: Bordon
Salary Scale: £13.80 to £15 per hour
Start: ASAP /September 2025
Working Hours: Part-Time | Flexible | Day-to-Day Supply
Are you a recent graduate eager to make a difference while gaining hands-on experience in education?
Looking for flexible, part-time work that lets you explore your passion for working with children, especially those with additional needs?
Could you be the calm, caring presence a child needs to flourish in school?
GSL Education are seeking compassionate and enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to provide day-to-day cover across SEND schools. This is the perfect stepping stone into a rewarding career in teaching, psychology, or youth work.
In this Teaching Assistant role, you will support students with a range of special educational needs, including autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. Working closely under the guidance of experienced teachers and support staff, you will provide tailored assistance to promote each child’s academic, social, and emotional development. Your contribution will help create a safe, nurturing learning environment where every pupil is empowered to thrive and succeed.
Responsibilities of Teaching Assistant:
* Provide 1:1 support to a child with high needs, including sensory needs, non-verbal communication, and personal care.
* Assist in achieving learning and development targets for the child.
* Collaborate effectively with teaching staff and other professionals to create an inclusive, supportive environment.
* Foster an environment that promotes the child's independence and engagement in learning.
* Implement personalised strategies for communication, behaviour management, and sensory support.
Requirements for Teaching Assistant role:
* Passionate about working inclusively with children with additional needs.
* Experience supporting children with SEN, including ASD, ADHD, and non-verbal communication.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Comfortable providing personal care and supporting sensory needs.
* Previous experience working in a similar setting is an advantage.
Benefits:
* Flexible working hours to suit your availability
* Day-to-day cover and part-time roles
* Opportunities for professional development and training.
* Supportive and welcoming work environment.
* Supportive consultant with SEN experience in schools.
* A rewarding role making a difference in a child's life.
To work with GSL Education as a Teaching Assistant, you should:
* Have the right to work in the UK.
* Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
* Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education
Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.
Please be advised that this Teaching Assistant role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
For more details or to apply, please contact jack.rutterford@gsleducation.com at GSL Education. To apply for the role of a Teaching Assistant, please follow the application link or visit www.gsleducation.com to submit your application online.