Job Description

Now Hiring: Dedicated Teaching Assistant - Cosham
Salary Scale: 13.80 to 15 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Cosham
GSL Education are currently recruiting for a committed and compassionate Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant to join a well-regarded specialist school located in Cosham. The school supports pupils aged 11 to 16 with a range of complex learning difficulties, including:

• Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASC)

• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Medical and Physical Conditions

The appointed candidate will work closely with teaching staff, therapists, and families to support students' academic progress and personal development. This includes promoting independence through life skills, engaging pupils in creative and outdoor learning, and fostering confidence and a positive attitude towards education.
Join GSL Education as a SEN Teaching Assistant and become part of a community that values every learner.
About the school:
The school is a specialist setting for pupils aged 11 to 16 with complex learning difficulties. Many students also have additional needs such as autism, speech and language challenges, or medical conditions. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum with a strong focus on outdoor learning, life skills, the arts, and preparation for adulthood. There is a whole-school emphasis on communication, independence, and personal development, ensuring pupils are well-prepared for their next stage in life. Staff are highly valued, with excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
We are looking for an empathetic and driven SEN Teaching Assistant to join the team and make a lasting impact. In this role, you will:

• Provide tailored one-to-one and group support
• Encourage independence and life skills development
• Support creative and outdoor learning activities
• Foster confidence, self-esteem, and positive relationships
• Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment

If you're passionate about transforming the lives of young people with additional needs, we'd love to hear from you.
What We're Looking For:
A genuine passion for supporting pupils with special educational needs

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with staff, therapists, and families
• Patience, positivity, and enthusiasm in abundance
• A commitment to inclusion, respect, and pupil well-being
• A proactive and reflective attitude
• Experience in SEN settings is valued, but an open mind and a willingness to learn are essential.

What We Offer:

• A warm and welcoming team environment
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Real opportunities for career progression

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 details or to apply, please contact jack.rutterford@gsleducation.com at GSL Education. To apply for the role of a SEN Teaching Assistant, please follow the application link or visit www.gsleducation.com to submit your application online.