Job description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)
Location: Chesterfield
Salary: £100 - £110 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Day-to-Day/Long-Term, Full-time/Part-time
Are you a compassionate and resilient individual with a passion for supporting children with special educational needs?
GSL Education are currently recruiting for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) to join a supportive school environment in Chesterfield. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of pupils with diverse learning needs.
About the role:
In the role of an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be working closely with students who require additional support due to a range of special educational needs, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, speech and language difficulties, or social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) challenges.
Your Main Responsibilities:
- Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils with SEN, ensuring their individual needs are met.
- Assist the class teacher in delivering targeted interventions and differentiated learning activities.
- Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment where all pupils feel safe and valued.
- Encourage pupil independence while offering necessary support for academic, social, and emotional development.
- Maintain accurate records of interventions and pupil progress as directed.
- Be prepared to travel between school sites if required, ensuring consistent support is maintained.
Job Requirements:
- Previous experience supporting children with SEN, ideally within a school setting.
- A valid UK driving licence and access to your vehicle – essential.
- Strong understanding of various special educational needs and effective support strategies.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a patient and nurturing approach.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond effectively to challenging situations.
- A flexible and proactive attitude with a genuine passion for inclusive education.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years, barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
What makes GSL exceptional:
- Competitive pay rates of £100–£110 per day, depending on experience.
- Immediate start available.
- A dedicated consultant offering continuous support.
- A fulfilling role with the chance to make a lasting impact on pupils’ lives.
If you are an empathetic and skilled SEN Teaching Assistant with access to transport and available to start immediately, we want to hear from you. Apply now with your most recent CV!
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 UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)’ 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.