Learning Support Assistant. Job in Devonport Education & Training Jobs

GSL Education - Hampshire; South Hams; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency in the UK is looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support a primary school in Plymouth. This full-time, long-term role offers a chance to make a significant impact on students' lives, focusing on personalized learning experiences and resilience-building. Candidates must have experience with special needs children and be prepared for challenging environments. Competitive daily rates apply.

Qualifications

• UK experience working with Special needs children is essential.
• Comfortable in challenging 1:1 environments.
• Full-time availability required.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to students with special needs.
• Engage students through personalized learning plans.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and parents.

Skills

Experience with Special needs children

Behaviour management

Strong communication skills

Resilience

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Plymouth

Salary Scale: £88.94 per day

Start Date: ASAP

Contract type: Temporary, long term permanent for the right candidate

At GSL Education we are supporting a primary school in Plymouth who are seeking experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to join their team on a full‑time, long‑term basis with the idea of going permanent!

Every child has a high level of support, often including one‑to‑one support and bespoke timetables following thematic learning experiences. A wide range of personalised learning in and out of the classroom is designed to engage the student, build resilience and provide the foundation for rapid academic progress.

These roles are tough, the children present very challenging behaviour and you will need to be resilient and committed to this role.

The successful candidate will:

• Have UK experience working with Special needs children
• Feel comfortable working in challenging 1:1 environments
• Be available full time
• Be an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who leads by example.
• Have strong behaviour management
• Demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills with all individuals. This includes pupils, colleagues and parents.

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 throughout Greater London.

For more information or to register your interest, or to be considered, please click apply now to submit your full and up-to-date CV.