Teaching Assistant

Join Our Team: SEN Teaching Assistant Based in Fareham

Start Date: September 2025

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: GBP82.80 to GBP100 per day

Your chance to make a big impact as a SEN Teaching Assistant and join a special school in Fareham for children with special educational needs.

This SEN Teaching Assistant role is to support children with severe or profound learning difficulties, some of whom also have an additional diagnosis of autism. Class sizes are smaller, and there is a higher adult-to-child ratio, meaning more support and collaboration.

Prior experience supporting children with SEN would be desirable and a willingness to make a difference.

Requirements for SEN Teaching Assistant:

• Previous experience working in primary or special needs (SEN) settings (Desirable)
• Confidence in supporting children with SEN, including Autism (ASD), ADHD, Speech and language difficulties (is a bonus)
• Experience delivering 1:1 support and working with small groups
• A positive, proactive, and empathetic approach to learning support

Responsibilities as a SEN Teaching Assistant:

• Supporting children with SEN needs in the classroom
• Assisting class teachers with planning and adapting lessons
• Helping children engage in learning and reach their full potential
• Providing personalised interventions and behavioural support

Benefits:

• Opportunities across a variety of supportive Location schools
• Valuable experience in SEN environments
• Long-term roles with potential for permanent placements

To work with GSL Education as a SEN 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 of SEN Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit (url removed) to apply online.