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Disability Support Assistant
Job Posted: 23 days ago
Salary: £ 90 - 100 / Day
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Hailsham
Expire in: 5 days
Job Description
Job Title: Disability Support Assistant – Personalised SEN Care
Location: Hailsham
Salary: £90 - £100 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with physical disabilities, complex medical needs, or learning difficulties?
GSL Education are seeking a Disability Support Assistant to join a specialist school in Hailsham. This is a fulfilling opportunity for someone with experience in care, SEN, or support work who thrives in a 1:1 or small group setting and can provide tailored, compassionate care to pupils with additional needs.
About the Role:
As a Disability Support Assistant, you’ll offer hands-on, individualised support to pupils with a range of needs including autism, mobility challenges, speech and language delays, and sensory processing disorders. You’ll help them access learning, build independence, and feel safe and supported throughout the school day.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver personal care and mobility assistance where required
Use communication tools like Makaton, PECS, and visual aids
Support students with medical or physical needs in line with care plans
Build strong, trusting relationships with pupils and staff
Promote a calm, nurturing and inclusive classroom environment
Monitor pupil progress and contribute to EHCP and SEN targets
Job Requirements:
Experience supporting individuals with disabilities or complex needs (in schools, care, or community settings)
Understanding of SEN strategies and communication techniques
Ability to work with empathy, patience, and resilience
Relevant training in manual handling, personal care, or first aid is desirable
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 between £90 and £100
Supportive consultants who understand SEN placements
Long-term role with potential for further development
A meaningful opportunity to impact a child’s growth and confidence
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.
To apply or find out more, please contact Jade Cantlie-King at GSL Education.
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