1:1 Support Assistant

Join Us as a 1:1 Support Assistant

Location: Portsmouth
Pay: £13.68 to £14.88 per hour
Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about supporting students with special educational needs on a one-to-one basis?

At GSL Education, we re looking for a caring, committed, and experienced 1:1 Support Assistant to join a supportive school community in Portsmouth. This is your chance to make a meaningful difference in a student s life every single day.

What You'll Be Doing as a 1:1 Support Assistant:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to students with a variety of SEN needs, including autism and social-emotional challenges.
• Work alongside teachers and SEN staff to create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Supporting behaviour management and encouraging participation through tailored strategies.
• Adapting your approach to meet the unique needs of each learner academically and emotionally.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong knowledge of behaviour management techniques.
• Experience working with children who have SEN, including autism, physical disabilities, and language disorders.
• Relevant qualifications in education or special educational needs.
• A compassionate, adaptable, and patient mindset.
• Commitment to professional development in SEN practices.
• A DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).

To work with GSL Education as a 1:1 Support Assistant, you should:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education

Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.

Please be advised that this 1:1 Support Assistant role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information about this position, please visit our website to contact the relevant branch. To work with GSL Education in the role of 1:1 Support Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit (url removed) to apply online.