Job description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Southgate
Pay Rate: £90 – £105 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Ad hoc / Part time
Working Hours: 8.15 AM-3:45 PM
Make a Real Difference Where It Matters Most.
GSL Education are recruiting a caring and reliable Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to support a primary school in Southgate on a regular part time / ad hoc basis.
This opportunity is ideal for someone who understands how to provide consistent individual guidance to students with additional needs while contributing positively to the wider classroom environment.
Main Duties of the SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Offer dedicated 1:1 SEN support to ensure students can access learning comfortably.
- Encourage participation in lessons by adapting support to suit individual learning styles.
- Promote a safe, respectful, and structured classroom atmosphere.
- Work alongside teachers to help students remain focused and engaged throughout the day.
- Observe and share feedback on student progress with the teaching team.
- Assist with learning activities and ensure resources are prepared when required.
Essential Requirement of SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Practical experience and a clear understanding of supporting pupils with SEN.
- Recent hands-on experience within a primary school environment.
- Confidence in providing individualised 1:1 support to meet pupils’ needs.
- Ability to adhere to school procedures and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
- A strong standard of spoken and written English for clear communication.
- 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 for the role to progress into a permanent position.
- A friendly and supportive school setting with a positive atmosphere.
- Access to regular part-time and ad hoc work, offering flexibility.
Apply if you are a dependable SEN Teaching Assistant passionate about helping students with additional needs thrive.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.