Job description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Southgate
Pay Rate: £90 – £105 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Long-term, Full-time
Working Hours: 8.15 AM-3:45 PM
Empower Students, Provide Support, Create Positive Change!
GSL Education are looking to appoint a compassionate and proactive SEN Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Southgate.
In this role, theSpecial Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) will provide consistent individual support to students with additional needs, helping them access learning in a structured and encouraging environment while working closely with teaching staff.
Main Responsibilities:
- Deliver focused 1:1 SEN support tailored to individual student needs.
- Assist students in accessing lessons and understanding learning tasks.
- Encourage independence, confidence, and positive engagement in the classroom.
- Maintain a calm and supportive learning environment in line with school expectations.
- Communicate effectively with teachers regarding student progress and behaviour.
- Support the preparation of learning resources and classroom organisation.
Requirements of the SEN TA:
- Experience and sound knowledge of SEN support.
- Recent, relevant experience within a primary school setting.
- Ability to confidently deliver 1:1 SEN support tailored to individual needs.
- Strong understanding of school policies and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- A good standard of spoken and written English.
- An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
- An updated CV covering the last ten years with no unexplained gaps.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to secure a permanent contract.
- A welcoming and supportive school with a positive working environment.
Apply if you are a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant ready to empower students with additional needs.Top of Form
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and 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.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
To register your interest in the SEN Teaching Assistant role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.