Job description
"Join Our Team as an SEN Teaching Assistant in Burley!"
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Burley
Pay Rate: £13.68– £16.12 per hour (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time
Are you a caring and patient individual passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) to achieve their best?
GSL Education are looking for a committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and inclusive school in Burley. This role offers a valuable chance to positively influence the learning and personal growth of pupils who need extra support.
The SEN TA supports pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) by providing one-to-one or small group assistance tailored to individual learning requirements.
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Provide one-to-one or small group support to pupils with a range of SEN, including autism, ADHD, and speech or learning difficulties.
- Assist teachers in planning and delivering lessons tailored to individual learning needs.
- Encourage pupils to engage positively in their education and develop essential social and communication skills.
- Support pupils in managing behaviour and emotions using patience and positive reinforcement.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff to ensure consistent and effective provision.
Requirements for SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Experience supporting children or young people with SEN or additional learning needs.
- A compassionate, adaptable, and proactive approach to working with pupils.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Confidence supporting children with additional needs such as autism, ADHD, learning difficulties, or social, emotional, and behavioural challenges
- Ability to build positive, trusting relationships with students and staff
- · A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection
To work with GSL Education as an 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.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
To apply for the SEN Teaching Assistant position, please select ‘Apply Now’ and upload your CV. A consultant will reach out to you shortly.