SEN Teaching Assistant

GSL Education - Southampton; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

GSL Education are currently looking to hire an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant for a position at our schools in Swanwick. In this role, you will offer tailored support, encourage a passion for learning, and help drive the academic progress of students in 1-1 and small group settings across various subjects. Your dedication to creating a positive learning environment and supporting students' academic development will play a key role in their well-rounded education.

To excel in SEN Teaching Assistant role, it would be beneficial if you:

• Have prior experience in a school setting.
• Have experience working with children or adults with learning difficulties such as ADHD, SEMH, and ASC.
• Possess a solid understanding of Special Educational Needs or be willing to learn.
• Can demonstrate a clear understanding of the Teaching Assistant's role in a special needs environment.
• Are capable of engaging students in their learning and supporting their social, emotional, and personal development.
• Develop an engaging learning environment that inspires all students to reach their full potential.
• Advocate for and support the growth and development of each student in your care.

The ideal candidate for SEN Teaching Assistant role should be:

• Caring and enthusiastic.
• Resilient and optimistic.
• Confident in managing challenging behaviour.
• Show a strong commitment to safeguarding.

To work with GSL Education as a SEN Teaching Assistant, 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 SEN Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit (url removed) to apply online.