Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant - Full Time - Temp to Perm - September Start - Basingstoke

Are you a caring and compassionate individual with a passion for working alongside children?

GSL Education are currently recruiting for a SEN Teaching Assistant to work at a special needs school based in Basingstoke. This special needs school offers a calm, nurturing and safe environment with a holistic curriculum that is guided by Speech and Language therapists and Occupational Therapists. This school has a focus on developing its pupils' essential life skills with a goal to lead them into successful lives outside of school.

You will be supporting students with learning difficulties (ASD, ADHD, SEMH needs) and providing personalised support to help each learner unlock their full potential.

Key Responsibilities as a SEN Teaching Assistant:

• Assist teachers in delivering personalised support for students with a range of special educational needs.
• Provide one-on-one support for students during lessons, activities, and daily routines.
• Create and maintain a positive, engaging classroom atmosphere.
• Help students build confidence, social skills, and develop their emotional well-being.
• Collaborate with teachers and other support staff to deliver high-quality education.
  Assist in preparing and organising classroom materials and resources.

Role details:

• Location: Basingstoke
• SEN Teaching Assistant
• School Type: Special Educational Needs (SEN) School
• Salary Scale: £82.80 to £100 per day
• Start Date: ASAP/ September 2025

Qualifications & Skills required for SEN Teaching Assistant role:

• No formal qualifications required we welcome applicants with a passion for education and working with children.
• Knowledge of and experience with behaviour management strategies
• Experience in a similar role or working with children is a plus, but not mandatory. Compassionate, patient, and resilient attitude.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Genuine interest in supporting children with special educational needs (SEN).

Benefits:

• Welcoming and supportive learning environment
• Training will be provided
• Career progression opportunities
• Quick roll over into perm

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.