Vocational SEN Teaching Assistant

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Vocational SEN Teaching Assistant, Wareham

Client: GSL Education

Location: Wareham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Education

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: c2d0d230d4a5

Job Views: 7

Posted: 22.02.2025

Expiry Date: 08.04.2025

Job Description:

Vocational SEN Teaching Assistant Required in Wareham!

Position: Vocational SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Wareham
Job Type: Full Time/Part Time
Salary: £12.82 - £14.72 per hour
Start Date: Immediate

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you have an interest in vocational teaching methods and outdoor education? If so, GSL Education have a perfect role for you to work as a Vocational SEN Teaching Assistant in a local school based in Wareham.

About the school:

The school is an education setting based for 16 – 25+ years old with Special Educational Needs. It is based on 350 acres of beautiful Dorset countryside. The school operates enterprise activities and vocational teaching methods to bridge the gap between education and employment for young people and adults with SEN in Dorset and the local area. The school focuses on vocations like horticulture, agriculture, equine skills, and animal care as well as many more, to enrich the lives and education of its pupils.

About the Role:

As a Vocational SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll support students in areas like horticulture, agriculture, animal care, and equine skills. Working with tutors, you’ll assist with practical lessons, enterprise activities, and help students build confidence and job-readiness in hands-on settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students in a variety of vocational subjects, including horticulture, animal care, equine studies, and agriculture.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with SEN.
• Help to foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Monitor and track student progress, providing feedback to teaching staff.
• Assist with day-to-day running of enterprise projects and activities.
• Promote independence and develop students’ employability skills.

Requirements:

• Experience working with young people or adults with Special Educational Needs (SEN) is highly desirable.
• A passion for outdoor education and vocational teaching.
• An understanding of the challenges faced by students with SEN and the ability to adapt to individual needs.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• A flexible, patient, and empathetic approach to supporting students.
• Previous experience in vocational areas such as horticulture, agriculture, or animal care is advantageous, but not essential.

If you are excited by the prospect of working in an innovative, outdoor learning environment and making a tangible impact in the lives of students with SEN as a Vocational SEN Teaching Assistant in Wareham, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV now!

To work with GSL Education as a Vocational SEN Teaching Assistant, you need:

• 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.

Why Choose GSL Education:

At GSL Education, we understand the importance of a supportive and fulfilling work environment.

Joining the team means benefiting from:

• Competitive pay rates.
• A bespoke service tailored to your needs.
• Dedicated Consultants providing ongoing support.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.

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 or to apply, please contact Tom Harvey at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as a Vocational SEN Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit gsleducation to apply online.