Complex Needs Teaching Assistant
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About GSL Education
GSL Education is an education recruitment company.
Job description from GSL Education
Complex Needs Teaching Assistant – Islington
Location: Islington
Salary: £85 to £110 per day (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Are you a nurturing and resilient individual with a passion for supporting children with complex needs? GSL Education is looking for a Complex Needs Teaching Assistant to work in a welcoming and inclusive SEN school in Islington.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is committed to helping children overcome barriers to learning and supporting their emotional and academic development.
Your Role Will Include:
Providing one-to-one or small group support for students with complex special educational needs.
Assisting with personal care, feeding, and mobility support as required.
Promoting independence through tailored learning strategies and interventions.
Supporting the class teacher in managing challenging behaviours and tracking progress.
Creating a nurturing learning environment to meet each child's emotional and educational needs.
You Will Need:
Experience working with children or young people with complex or multiple needs (e.g. SEMH, ASD, PMLD).
Patience, positivity, and adaptability to changing needs.
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and the ability to maintain a safe and inclusive classroom.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.
Willingness to attend training sessions, including Team Teach if needed.
Working with GSL Education Offers:
Competitive daily rates tailored to your experience.
The opportunity to work in a rewarding and supportive SEN environment.
Free Team Teach training and CPD opportunities.
A dedicated education consultant committed to helping you find the right role.
£100 referral bonus for successful recommendations.
If you are a dedicated Complex Needs Teaching Assistant excited to make a difference, apply today!
Click ‘apply now’ to submit your CV and a member of our friendly team will be in contact.
Note: This role requires a strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection. Successful candidates must pass all background checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL Education is an equal opportunities employer

Job insights from Breakroom
Teaching assistants
Teaching assistants support teachers and help children with their educational needs
What you’ll do as a teaching assistant:
- Support teachers in the classroom
- Support children with their educational needs
- Be responsible for the health and safety of children
- Listen, support and teach children
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Sitting
- Physical activities
- Using a computer
- Emotionally demanding duties
What GSL Education employees say about their job
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Teaching assistant at GSL Education, December 2023
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