Jobs, fresher vacancy - SEN Teaching Assistant • Southampton

Company: GSL Education

Southampton

Ready to make a real impact in the lives of children with special educational needs?Location: Dibden PurlieuStart Date: ASAPJob Type: Full-Time Salary: £82.80 to £100 per dayJoin a warm and inclusive school in Dibden Purlieu 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 needsSupporting the delivery of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)Helping pupils overcome social and emotional barriers to learningEncouraging positive behaviour and participation in classWorking closely with teachers, SENCOs, parents, and specialists What We’re Looking For: Passion for working with children with SENPrevious experience or a strong interest in SEN supportPatience, empathy, and the ability to build trusting relationshipsA team player with a positive, proactive attitudeRelevant 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 Leadershipappointments. 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 to apply online.