Job Description

Exciting Opportunity: Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant in Eastleigh, Hampshire!
Are you passionate about helping young people with special educational needs (SEN) succeed in school and life?
GSL Education are looking for a caring and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to join our team at a secondary school in Eastleigh. This is a full-time role with a competitive salary of 19,500 to 21,000 per year, depending on your experience. The role starts ASAP or from September 2025, and there's a great chance to grow your career and move up the pay scale as you gain more experience.
About the Role
This is a rewarding opportunity to support students with Autism, Learning Difficulties, and Speech and Language Needs in the school's resource base. These students have Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and need extra support to thrive in their learning.
As a SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA), your role will include:

• Supporting Students: Give personalised help to students in the resource base.
• Helping in Class: Assist teachers with lessons and classroom activities.
• One-on-One Support: Work closely with individual students to help them overcome learning challenges.
• Being Flexible: Adapt to the needs of students and the school environment.
• Training Provided: GSL Education offers training to help you build the skills you need for SEN support.

What We're Looking in SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)
We're looking for someone who is:

• Experienced or Willing to Learn: You may have worked in a similar role before, or you may come from a care background with experience supporting children with SEN or physical disabilities.
• Organised and Detail-Oriented: You can manage tasks well and pay attention to details.
• A Good Communicator: You can build strong relationships with students and staff.
• Reliable and Punctual: You show up on time and can work independently.
• Qualified (a plus): Any relevant qualifications or training in education or SEN are a bonus.

Why Join Us?

• Start Making a Difference Right Away: With the chance for a permanent contract after probation.
• Supportive Team: Join a school and agency that values and supports its staff.
• Career Progression: Opportunity to move up the pay grades as you gain more experience.

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 for staff in schools across the UK.
Ready to start this rewarding journey?
Click 'apply now' to send us your full and up-to-date CV. One of our friendly consultants will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.