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SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Hucknall
Salary: £90–£110 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Day-to-Day / Long-Term; Full-Time / Part-Time
Are you passionate about supporting students with additional learning needs? Do you have the patience, resilience, and dedication to make a real difference in the lives of children who need it most?
GSL Education are seeking a compassionate and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to work in schools in Hucknall from September 2025. This role is ideal for individuals with experience working with pupils who have special educational needs and who are ready to contribute to a positive, inclusive classroom environment.
About the Role:
As a SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA), you will provide 1:1 or small group support to students with a range of needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, and moderate learning difficulties. Working under the guidance of the class teacher and SENCO, you will help to implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs), support behaviour strategies, and enable students to access the curriculum in a way that suits their individual learning style.
Key Responsibilities of a SEN Teaching Assistant:
Provide dedicated support to students with SEN, both in-class and during interventions
Implement tailored strategies outlined in EHCPs and IEPs
Help promote positive behaviour and emotional regulation techniques
Foster an inclusive and nurturing environment that enables learning
Work closely with teaching staff and external specialists to support learning outcomes
Record progress and contribute to student reviews
Assist with the preparation of learning materials and classroom resources
Promote independence and confidence in students with SEN
Communicate effectively with parents and carers when required
Uphold the school’s values and safeguarding responsibilities at all times
SEN TA Requirements:
Experience supporting children or young people with SEN as a SEN Teaching Assistant or similar is essential
Knowledge of common SEN needs such as ASD, ADHD, and SEMH
Understanding of how to implement EHCPs and IEPs effectively
A calm, patient, and empathetic manner
Strong teamwork and communication skills
A degree in Psychology, SEND, Counselling or a similar field
CACHE Level 2/3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning or a related qualification is desirable but not essential
Have an updated CV and an Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education?
Competitive pay based on your experience and qualifications
Flexible working options to fit your availability
Opportunities to work across a variety of supportive school settings
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant focused on your professional growth
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and 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, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
For more information or 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
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