Job description
Ready to Support Exceptional Students? Become a Teaching Assistant!
Location: Gosport
Salary Scale: £13.80 to £15 per hour
Start: ASAP
GSL Education are looking to appoint an experienced, dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to work within our school. The position will be class-based to work with small groups and individual children.
This rewarding role involves working with pupils with a range of needs, including autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties, and complex learning needs. You'll play a vital part in helping children overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential in a supportive and encouraging environment.
This is a fulfilling opportunity to contribute to the lives of students with special needs in Gosport.To apply for the position of an SEN Teaching Assistant, please submit your CV now!
The position of SEN Teaching Assistant will include:
- Supporting individuals and groups in whole-class activities, helping every individual to achieve, linked to the learning intention.
- Leading intervention groups to pre-teach in advance of lessons
- Providing some whole-class cover for the class teacher, as required
- Providing effective feedback to children and teachers, including appropriate marking and record keeping, supporting the learning process
- Working in liaison with teachers to support the emotional, social and behavioural needs of children
- Preparation of learning resources in liaison with teachers
- Assisting in the creation of effective displays
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience working with children or young people with special needs (in education, care, or community settings)
- A good understanding of Autism Spectrum Conditions and SEN best practices
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Adaptability, patience, and a calm, nurturing approach
- Previous experience working in a similar setting is an advantage.
To work with GSL Education as a SEN Teaching 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 SEN Teaching 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 details or to apply, please contact jack.rutterford@gsleducation.com at GSL Education. To apply for the role of a SEN Teaching Assistant, please follow the application link or visit www.gsleducation.com to submit your application online.