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Ready to make a real impact in the lives of children with special educational needs?
Start Date: September 2025
Location: Southampton
Salary: £82.80 to £100 per day
Join a warm and inclusive school in Southampton this September as a Teaching Assistant – where your compassion, energy, and dedication will help pupils thrive every day.
The Opportunity:
GSL Education are partnering with a fantastic school that is committed to providing high-quality support for students with diverse learning needs. As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll play a key role in helping young learners grow in confidence, independence, and academic achievement.
If you’re ready to make a difference and be part of a caring and dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you!
Your SEN Teaching Assistant Role Will Include:
Providing 1:1 and small group support tailored to individual needs
Supporting the delivery of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
Helping pupils overcome social and emotional barriers to learning
Encouraging positive behaviour and participation in class
Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, parents, and specialists
What We’re Looking For:
Passion for working with children with SEN
Previous experience or a strong interest in SEN support
Patience, empathy, and the ability to build trusting relationships
A team player with a positive, proactive attitude
Relevant qualifications or a desire to develop your skills
Why This School?
This special school is widely recognised for its warm, nurturing atmosphere and dedicated focus on each child's progress. Staff enjoy excellent training and professional development opportunities - many previous graduates have progressed to teacher training and therapy roles.
Here, you'll be part of a collaborative, caring community where your commitment will genuinely make a difference every day.
To work with GSL Education as aSEN 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 SEN 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 information about this position, please visit our website to contact the relevant branch. To work with GSL Education in the role ofSEN Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit (url removed) to apply online
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