Job description
Job Title: Teaching Assistant (SEN)
Location: Chesterfield
Salary: £460 – £600 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: Immediately
Do you enjoy helping children overcome learning challenges and grow in confidence? A school in Chesterfield is looking for a supportive and committed Teaching Assistant to work with pupils with special educational needs, helping them access learning and feel included in the classroom.
About the Role:
As a Teaching Assistant (SEN), you'll work alongside teachers to provide tailored support for pupils with additional needs. You may support children individually or in small groups, helping them follow lessons, develop communication skills and manage daily classroom routines. Your patience and encouragement will help pupils build independence and make progress at their own pace.
About the School:
The school is committed to inclusive education and recognises that every child learns differently. Staff work collaboratively to create a welcoming, structured environment where pupils receive the guidance they need to participate in lessons, develop social skills and reach their potential.
Responsibilities:
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Provide one-to-one and small-group support for pupils with SEN.
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Help pupils understand instructions and participate in classroom activities.
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Adapt support to suit individual learning, communication and behavioural needs.
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Work with teachers to implement strategies and support plans.
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Encourage independence, confidence and positive social interaction.
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Help maintain a safe, inclusive and well-organised learning environment.
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Share observations about pupils' progress and needs with teaching staff.
Requirements:
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Experience working with children with special educational needs is desirable.
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A patient, caring and flexible approach to supporting different learning needs.
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Good communication and relationship-building skills.
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The ability to work effectively with teachers and other support staff.
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Confidence responding to pupils' individual needs in a calm and consistent way.
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A genuine interest in helping children overcome barriers to learning.
If you're ready to make a difference to pupils who need additional support, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV today to be considered.
To work with GSL Education as a Teaching Assistant (SEN), you should:
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Have the right to work in the UK.
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Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last two years.
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Have an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.
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.
We also offer, via our partner, access to accredited Education-relevant CPD courses.
In addition to that, GSL Education are currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants (Ts &Cs apply).
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the local area.
For more information or to register your interest in this role, or to be considered, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV. Tom Knight at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.