Job description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Newham, E16
Salary Scale: up to £110 a day
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Temp to Perm
GSL Education are currently looking for dedicated and passionate SEN Teaching Assistants to join welcoming schools in Newham. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are enthusiastic about supporting students with a range of special educational needs, including Autism and additional learning needs. If you are committed to helping students build confidence, develop independence and reach their full potential, we would love to hear from you. Immediate starts are available!
About SEN Teaching Assistant Role:
- Working closely with teachers to support students with a range of special educational needs.
- Providing 1:1 and small-group support to help students reach their full potential.
- Supporting students with Autism (ASD), communication difficulties and additional learning needs.
- Encouraging positive behaviour, independence and engagement in classroom activities.
- Creating a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- Helping students develop their academic, social and emotional skills.
Ideal candidates will:
- Have previous experience working as a SEN Teaching Assistant.
- Be able to support pupils who have special educational needs, including Autism and additional learning needs.
- Have basic understanding of childhood development and steps to support children
- Have knowledge and able to implement strategies to support SEN/ASD children
- Have Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Benefits:
- Potential to secure permanent contract
- Competitive pay
- Access to CPD courses
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 an enhanced DBS on the update service.
GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community. For more information or to register your interest in the ‘SEN Teaching Assistant’ role in Newham, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and we will be in touch.