Sen Teaching Assistant

GSL Education • Southend-on-Sea, England • Posted June 18, 2026

About the Role

Job description




Position: Teaching Assistant (1:1 / Small Group Support)
Location: Southend-on-Sea
Salary Scale: ££120 per day
Contract Type: Full-time

GSL are seeking passionate, resilient, and proactive Teaching Assistants to support students within a dynamic secondary school setting with a range of additional learning needs, including SEN (Special Educational Needs), SEMH (Social, Emotional & Mental Health needs), ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and barriers to learning.

This role is based within an Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’ school and involves providing tailored 1:1 and small group support across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping students to access the curriculum, develop emotional resilience, build confidence, and achieve both academically and personally.

You will work closely with experienced teachers, SENCOs, pastoral teams...