SEN Teaching Assisant

GSL Education; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is looking for experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to support a SEND school in Plymouth. This role involves providing high-level support to students with special needs, often in challenging environments, with opportunities for permanent placement. Candidates should demonstrate strong behavior management and effective communication skills while being available full-time.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with special needs in UK schools.
• UK driving license and personal vehicle required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to special needs students.
• Manage challenging behavior in classroom settings.
• Work across KS1-KS4 in multiple settings.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Experience in working with Special Needs children

UK Driving License

Job description

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Start Date: ASAP FULL TIME LONG TERM- September start is fine

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

At GSL Education we are supporting an SEND 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.

THE SCHOOL HAS MULTIPLE SETTINGS AND WE ARE SEEKING THOSE HAPPY TO WORK ACROSS KS1- KS4

MULTIPLE VACANCIES AVAILABLE.

THESE ROLES REQUIRE A UK DRIVING LICENCE AND OWN CAR.

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

· Have a UK driving license and own car

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.

We welcome applications from all teachers who feel that they can add value to an already flourishing department and whom can prosper in a highly effective, fast-paced environment. It is noteworthy that the school will also consider applications from NQTs/ECTs and OTTs (Overseas Trained Teachers).

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.

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