Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant

Role: Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £86 - £100 per day (Depending on experience)
Start: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time

Do you have a passion for supporting secondary students with Autism and making a meaningful impact in their education?

GSL Education are on the lookout for an empathetic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a dynamic secondary school in Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity to provide vital support to students with Autism and other learning needs, helping them thrive in a structured and inclusive environment.

In this position, you will work closely with students who have Autism, helping them navigate both academic and social challenges. Your primary responsibilities include:

• Specialised Support: Provide targeted assistance to students with Autism, adapting learning materials and strategies to meet their individual needs.
• Progress Monitoring: Track the progress of students, offering feedback to teachers and parents to ensure that they are reaching key developmental milestones.
• Emotional Support: Create a safe, structured, and nurturing environment, offering emotional guidance to help students manage their anxieties and sensory sensitivities.
• Communication: Maintain strong lines of communication with teachers, parents, and professionals involved in each student's education, ensuring a holistic approach to their development.
• Promoting Inclusion: Encourage a sense of belonging for students with Autism, promoting social integration and inclusivity within the school community.

Requirements:

• Relevant experience as a SEN Teaching Assistant, particularly with secondary students on the Autism spectrum.
• Strong empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for helping students with Autism succeed.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a team, adapting to meet the unique needs of each student.
• Experience in implementing individualised learning plans (IEPs) and supporting students in both one-on-one and group settings is advantageous.
• 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 and skilled Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) looking for a rewarding, full-time opportunity in Sheffield, apply today! Join GSL Education and be part of a dedicated team that transforms lives.

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 ‘Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant (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.