Job description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: WF4
Salary: £460 – £600 per week
Contract Type: Full time, long-term / Day-to-day
Start Date: Immediately
Are you passionate about supporting students with Special Educational Needs? A welcoming school in the WF4 area is seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to provide tailored support and help students achieve their full potential.
About the School:
The school is committed to creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every child is valued and supported. Catering to pupils with a range of additional needs, the school focuses on personalised learning strategies, structured routines, and positive behaviour approaches. With a strong emphasis on emotional well-being and academic development, staff work collaboratively to ensure students feel safe, understood, and empowered to succeed.
About the Role:
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with class teachers and the SENCO to support students on a one-to-one basis and in small groups. You will play a key role in implementing individual education plans (IEPs), promoting engagement, and fostering both academic and social progress.
Responsibilities:
• Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with a range of special educational needs, ensuring personalised learning approaches are followed.
• Assist the class teacher in adapting lessons and resources to meet individual learning requirements.
• Support students’ emotional regulation and social development through positive behaviour strategies.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and active participation in classroom activities.
• Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to teaching staff and SENCO.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment at all times.
Qualifications:
• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN in a school or similar setting is desirable.
• Understanding of additional needs such as ASD, ADHD, SEMH, or learning difficulties.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a proactive approach to supporting learners.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of students who require additional support. To apply for the position of SEN Teaching Assistant, please submit your CV now!
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.
For more information or to apply, please contact Sam Scott at GSL Education (Sam.Scott@gsleducation.com) as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as an SEN Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link.