Job description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Scarborough, North Yorkshire
Contract Type: Temporary, Supply, Full-Time
Start Date: As Soon As Possible
Salary Scale: £92 – £115 per day (Depending on experience)
Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and helping them thrive in a nurturing primary school environment? Do you have the patience, empathy and dedication to make a meaningful difference to pupils’ learning, development and wellbeing?
GSL Education Hull Branch are currently seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a welcoming primary school in Scarborough. This is an exciting opportunity for a caring and committed individual to provide tailored support to pupils with additional needs and contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment.
SEN Teaching Assistant Role:
The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will work closely with class teachers and support staff to provide targeted assistance to pupils with a range of special educational needs. You will help pupils access learning, develop their confidence and independence, and participate positively in classroom and school activities.
SEN Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEN and additional learning needs.
- Assist pupils with classroom tasks, learning activities and personalised programmes.
- Adapt support to meet individual communication, learning, social and emotional needs.
- Encourage positive behaviour, confidence and greater independence in learning.
- Work closely with teachers to monitor pupil progress and implement appropriate support strategies.
- Help maintain a safe, inclusive and nurturing classroom environment where every child feels supported.
SEN Teaching Assistant Requirements:
- Previous experience supporting children with SEN in a primary school or similar setting is desirable.
- A patient, nurturing and adaptable approach to supporting pupils with diverse needs.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with children.
- Ability to work effectively alongside teachers and other school staff.
- A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- An up-to-date CV covering the last 10 years, with any employment gaps explained
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one.
To apply to work with GSL Education as an SEN Teaching Assistant in Scarborough, or to find out more about this opportunity, please submit an up-to-date CV via the application link.
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.
For more information or to register your interest in ‘SEN Teaching Assistant’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Scarborough.