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SEN Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 90 - 110 / Day
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Eastbourne
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Eastbourne
Salary: £90 - £110 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time, Long-term (Part-time option available)
Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs?
Do you have experience with Autism, ADHD, or speech and language difficulties?
GSL Education is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist primary school in Eastbourne. The school caters to pupils aged 4–11 with diverse and complex learning needs, including ASC, ADHD, SLCN, and sensory processing challenges. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children who thrive on care, structure, and support.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide tailored 1:1 or group support to children with SEN
Assist with visual aids, sensory tools, and communication systems (PECS, Makaton)
Support pupils with emotional regulation and social interaction
Follow structured routines and use visual timetables
Assist with personal care and mobility support as needed (training provided)
Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCOs, and therapists
Ideal Candidate:
Experience working in primary, SEN, or alternative provision settings
Confident supporting children with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, or speech delays
Calm, patient, and resilient personality
Knowledge of communication strategies or sensory regulation is a plus
Willingness to learn and undergo safeguarding training
Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to apply)
What’s on Offer:
Competitive daily rate: £90 – £110
Full-time, term-time role with immediate start
Ongoing CPD and training opportunities
Friendly, inclusive school environment
Support from a specialist SEN consultant at GSL
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.
Interested? Click ‘apply now’ to submit your CV, or contact Jade Cantlie-King at GSL Education for more informationBefore You Apply
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