SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Eastbourne
Salary: £90–£110 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long-term; Part-time / Full-time

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs in a primary school setting?

GSL Education are looking for a calm, reliable and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in Eastbourne. You’ll be working across EYFS, KS1 or KS2, supporting pupils with additional needs such as autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, or social and emotional challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with SEN

• Help adapt learning materials to suit individual needs

• Support emotional regulation and classroom behaviour

• Work closely with the class teacher and SENCO

• Monitor and share progress

• Foster an inclusive, supportive environment

Requirements:

• Experience working with children with SEN in primary schools

• Knowledge of autism, SEMH, ADHD, or speech and language needs

• Patient, nurturing, and proactive approach

• Strong communication skills

• An updated CV covering the last 10 years (with no unexplained gaps)

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply)

Why join GSL Education?

• Competitive pay: £90–£110 daily

• Long-term opportunities available

• Support from a dedicated consultant

• Make a real difference in the lives of young learners

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.

To apply, please click ‘apply now’ and submit your up-to-date CV. One of our consultants will be in touch.