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Inspire young minds as a SEN Support in Poole!

Job Title: SEN Support
Location: Poole
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 per hour (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-time/Permanent

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

If so, GSL Education are currently looking for a dedicated and caring Special Education Needs Support to work in schools across Poole.

This role offers an opportunity to provide one-to-one or small group support to students with additional learning needs, helping them build confidence, develop life skills, and thrive in the classroom. As a SEN Support, you will be supporting students with a range of needs, including autism, learning difficulties, or speech and language delays. Your role will be crucial in helping pupils feel included, engaged, and supported in their learning environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide in-class and one-to-one support for students with SEN.
  • Assist with developing learning resources tailored to student needs.
  • Foster a safe, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment.
  • Help manage and de-escalate challenging behaviours where required.
  • Track and report on student progress and wellbeing.
  • Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and external agencies.
  • Encourage independence and support the development of life skills.

Requirements:

  • Experience supporting children or young people with SEN in an educational setting is desirable.
  • A degree in Psychology, Counselling, Education or a similar field.
  • Relevant qualifications such as CACHE Level 2 or 3, NVQ in Childcare or Education, or equivalent (desirable).
  • A patient, empathetic, and resilient nature.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
  • Understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices.

Why Join GSL Education?

  • Competitive hourly pay reflective of your experience and qualifications.
  • Personalised career support from experienced education consultants.
  • Opportunities for further training and development.

To thrive in this role, you should:

  • Have the right to work in the UK.
  • Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from the last two years.
  • Possess 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 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, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the SEN Support 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.

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