SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; City of Westminster; On-site

Job description

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)
Location: Westminster
Salary: £90-£110 per day (Depending on experience)
Start time: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of students with SEMH needs?

GSL Education are seeking a diligent and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive team in Westminster. In this role, you will assist students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them reach their full potential in a nurturing environment.

Responsibilities of the SEN TA:

• Support students on a one-on-one basis and in small groups to address their specific learning and behavioural needs.
• Help deliver tailored educational plans, assisting students with SEMH needs to engage with the curriculum.
• Promote positive behaviour, providing strategies to improve social and emotional well-being.
• Collaborate with teachers and support staff to monitor student progress and contribute to individual learning plans.
• Foster an inclusive and encouraging classroom environment that empowers students to thrive.

Requirements of the SEN TA:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH is essential.
• Strong understanding of SEMH and its impact on learning.
• Patience, resilience, and the ability to build strong, trusting relationships with students.
• Excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Relevant qualifications in special education, childcare, or a related field (e.g., CACHE Level 2 or 3) are desirable but not essential.
• A calm, compassionate, and adaptable approach to working with students.
• Have an enhanced DBS registered to the Updated Service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.
• Work in a supportive and inclusive school environment.
• Be part of a team making a meaningful difference in students' lives.

If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate SEN TA ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Westminster!

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 is 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, 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.