Job description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (Nanny Background)
Location: Ashford
Salary: £88.94 per day
Start: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you a nurturing, patient, and attentive individual with a background in nannying? This is your chance to transition into an educational setting and make a real difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
GSL Education seeks a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant in Ashford who can bring their childcare experience into a school environment that values care, consistency, and connection.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with special educational needs, assisting with academic tasks and promoting independence.
- Implement strategies to support students' social, emotional, and behavioural development.
- Assist in the preparation and adaptation of learning materials to meet individual needs.
- Support students with personal care needs, including mobility assistance, feeding, and toileting, ensuring their comfort and dignity.
- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages student participation and engagement.
- Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and parents to monitor student progress and adjust support strategies accordingly.
- Promote the safety and well-being of students in line with school policies and safeguarding procedures.
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a nanny or in a childcare setting, with a strong understanding of child development and individual needs.
- Experience working with children with special educational needs is desirable.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with students, staff, and families.
- Patience, empathy, and adaptability to meet the diverse needs of students.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Willingness to undergo enhanced background checks, as required for working with children and vulnerable adults.
- Relevant qualifications (e.g., CACHE Level 3, SEN TA training) are desirable.
- 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).
If you are a passionate SEN TA eager to make a real difference in the lives of children in Ashford, we invite you to apply today!
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 TA’ role, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.