Job description
Job title: SEN TA
Location: Hartlepool
Salary: £95–£115 per day, depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Long-Term/ Day-to-day, Full-Time / Part-Time
Are you passionate about helping students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) feel supported, included and confident in the classroom?
GSL Education Newcastle Branch are currently seeking a caring and committed SEN Teaching Assistant (TA) to work with a school in Hartlepool. This is an opportunity to provide individual and small-group support to students who may need additional assistance with learning, communication, behaviour or emotional development.
Responsibilities As an SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Provide one-to-one and small-group support to students with SEN.
- Assist Special needs children with classroom tasks and learning activities.
- Help students follow instructions and participate in lessons.
- Support the development of communication, social and independent learning skills.
- Encourage positive behaviour and build students' confidence.
- Work closely with teachers and other support staff to meet individual needs.
- Contribute to a safe, inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
Requirements for the SEN Teaching Assistant role:
- Previous experience supporting children or young people as an SEN Teaching Assistant is desirable.
- Experience working with SEN students, education, childcare or a similar setting would be beneficial.
- A patient, calm and consistent approach.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Commitment to supporting student wellbeing and development.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
- A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
Why Join GSL Education?
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
- Access to suitable education opportunities across the Hartlepool.
- Competitive daily rates.
- Ongoing guidance and support from an experienced education team.
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.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the Newcastle.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘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.