Make a real difference in young lives with GSL Education
Location: Leicester
Hours: Full Time – Term Time Only- Temp to Perm (Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm) / Bank options also available
Pay: £93 – £100 per day (Teaching Assistant Level 2 Salary)
Are you a caring and resilient individual with a background in:
Care work or Mental Health?
Graduates seeking hands-on experience?
Carers or Support Workers looking to transition into education?
Then we want to hear from you!
GSL Education are working with SEN Specialist schools across Leicester, supporting pupils with special educational and behavioural needs. We're hiring SEN Teaching Assistants / Support Workers to help create a nurturing and empowering learning environment for children and young people.
Your Role Will Include:
Supporting students aged 5–16 with additional needs
Providing tailored, 1:1 and group learning support
Assisting with personal care (where required)
Supporting the teacher with lesson delivery
Encouraging emotional regulation and positive behaviour
Promoting independence and social development
Working alongside educational psychologists, social workers, and CAMHS professionals
✅ We’re Looking For:
Minimum 6 months’ experience supporting children, young people or adults with additional needs (including personal/lived experience)
Knowledge of needs including: Autism, ADHD, SEMH, PMLD, Anxiety, Self-Harm, Learning Disabilities, Attachment Disorders, LAC
A calm, positive, and compassionate nature
Resilience and a strong commitment to safeguarding
An Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one
⚠️ Please note: This is a term-time only role. Hours are non-negotiable.
Make your next role one that truly matters.
Join GSL Education and become a valued part of a child’s support journey
Salary description
£93.00 - £100.00 per day