Job description
Job title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Rotherham
Salary: £460–£600 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Long-Term/ Day-to-day, Full-Time / Part-Time
Are you the encouraging and adaptable support a pupil needs to overcome barriers and make progress?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant (TA) to work with a school in Rotherham. This role provides an opportunity to offer tailored support, help pupils access learning and encourage greater confidence and independence in the classroom.
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
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Provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support.
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Assist students with Special Educational Needs with classroom activities and learning resources.
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Break down instructions to make tasks more accessible.
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Encourage independence and active participation in lessons.
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Support pupils with communication, social or learning needs where appropriate.
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Reinforce positive behaviour and classroom routines.
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Work closely with teachers and support staff to meet individual needs.
Requirements for the role:
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Experience supporting children or young people with SEN especially as anSEN TA or similar role is desirable.
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Previous work in education, childcare, support work or a similar environment would be advantageous.
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Patient, caring and adaptable approach.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to develop positive and trusting relationships with students.
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Reliable and committed to supporting children's learning and wellbeing.
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Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
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Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection is required as anSEN Teaching Assistant.
Why Join GSL Education?
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Continuous support from a dedicated consultant.
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Access to a range of education opportunities across South Yorkshire.
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Competitive weekly payment rates.
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Continuous 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 South Yorkshire.
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.