Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Worthing

Salary: £90 - £100 per day (Depending on experience)

Start Date: September 2025

Contract: Full-time, Long-term

Do you have the heart and skills to unlock potential in children who learn differently? GSL Education are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join an inclusive primary school in Worthing that specialises in supporting children with additional needs within a mainstream setting. This is where your patience, creativity and expertise will transform young lives.

About the Role: Working with primary pupils aged 4-11 who have a range of special educational needs including autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and speech and language difficulties, you''ll provide crucial support that helps them access the curriculum and develop independence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide targeted 1:1 and small group support for pupils with identified SEN
• Implement individual education plans and behaviour support strategies
• Use specialist equipment, communication aids and adaptive technologies
• Support pupils'' social and emotional development through structured activities
• Work closely with SENCo, teachers and external agencies like speech therapists
• Help prepare differentiated resources and create visual learning aids

Job Requirements:

• Solid experience supporting children with SEN in primary educational settings
• Knowledge of autism spectrum conditions, ADHD, learning difficulties and communication needs
• Understanding of Makaton, PECS, visual schedules and other communication strategies
• Calm, patient approach with excellent observation and listening skills
• Commitment to inclusive education and celebrating every small achievement
• Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one)

What We Offer:

• Daily pay ranging from £90 to £100
• Specialist SEN training and professional development opportunities
• Access to cutting-edge resources and assistive technologies
• Collaborative working with multidisciplinary teams
• The privilege of making a life-changing difference to vulnerable children

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 staff in schools across the UK.

For more information about the position, please contact Georgia Haran at GSL Education. To register your interest in the SEN Teaching Assistant role, or to be considered, please click ''apply now'' to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.