SEN LSA - Primary

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Colchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

GSL Education are working with lovely, friendly and progressive schools in Colchester to recruit various SEN Support Roles to work across all the key stages, supporting children diagnosed with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH).

SEN Needs: Autism, ADHD, Down's Syndrome and Moderate Learning Difficulties

SEMH Needs: Anxiety, Depression and Trauma

The schools have a very supportive senior leadership team and a progressive nature. They are located close to local stations and have onsite parking.

Applications for the position are welcome from candidates of ranging experience although previous experience working with students with SEN Support is an advantage due to the nature of the role.

If you are a future/aspiring SEN Support, LSA or an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant this opportunity could be ideal for you. In addition, if you have experience as a Youth Worker, Support Worker or SEN Support and you are interested in education, please do apply!

You will need to:

• Have experience working with children
• Be confident at managing children with SEN Needs
• Be able to demonstrate your ability to build professional relationships with students
• Have a fun but firm presence
• Have an interest in education
• Have a passion for SEND and/or SEMH

Applications are encouraged from:

• Sports Coaches
• Youth Workers
• SEN Support
• SEN Teaching Assistants
• Learning Support Assistants
• Support Workers
• Graduates

To work with GSL Education as a SEN Support, you should:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.

Please be advised that this role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information about this position, please visit our website to contact the relevant branch. To work with GSL Education in the role of a SEN Support, please apply via the application link or visit to apply online.