SEN Teaching Assistant – Complex Needs & Personal Care
Location: Littlehampton
Pay: £90–£100 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term
Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual with a passion for supporting children with special educational needs?
GSL Education are thrilled to offer a rewarding opportunity for a SEN Teaching Assistant (TA) to join a nurturing and inclusive school in Littlehampton. This is your chance to make a real difference in the lives of students with complex needs, providing both academic and personal care support in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
About the Role:
As a SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA), you will work closely with students who have a range of complex needs, including physical disabilities, learning difficulties, and medical conditions. Your role will involve providing one-to-one and small group support, assisting with personal care, and helping to create a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
Key Responsibilities of SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA):
Support students with complex needs in their learning and personal development.
Assist with personal care tasks, including toileting, feeding, and mobility support.
Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other support staff.
Adapt learning materials and strategies to meet individual needs.
Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive classroom atmosphere.
Monitor student progress and provide feedback to the teaching team.
Ensure the safety and well-being of all students at all times.
Requirements for SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA):
A genuine passion for supporting children with special educational needs.
Experience working with children with complex needs and/or providing personal care (desirable).
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Patience, empathy, and a proactive attitude.
Relevant qualifications or training in SEN support (desirable but not essential).
To work with us, you will need:
The right to work in the UK.
An up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
An enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or willingness to apply for one through us.
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 supporting staff in schools across the UK.
Interested in this SEN Teaching Assistant role in Littlehampton?
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Join us and help shape brighter futures for children with complex needs