SEN Teaching Assistant

GSL Education - Kent; Ashford; On-site; GBP 16,409 - 17,527; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Flexible placements

Competitive daily rates

Job summary

A supportive educational staffing agency is looking for a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a nurturing school in Ashford. This role involves providing tailored support to students with Special Educational Needs, fostering their independence and confidence. Candidates with experience in healthcare, nurseries, or similar care roles are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities include delivering engaging learning activities and collaborating with teachers to implement strategies. Competitive daily rates and flexible placements offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or adults with SEN is essential.
• Backgrounds in healthcare, nurseries, support work, or activity leadership are welcomed.
• Passion for supporting children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students with SEN needs.
• Assist in delivering engaging and accessible learning activities.
• Create a safe and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Patience

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Support, Inspire, and Empower - Become an SEN Teaching Assistant in Ashford Today!

Location: Ashford

Salary: £88.94 - £95 per day (depending on experience)

Start Date: Immediate

Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long-term | Full-time / Part-time

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual with experience supporting children or adults with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?

GSL Education are seeking a caring and committed SEN Teaching Assistant (TA) to join a nurturing and inclusive school in Ashford. This is an exciting opportunity to provide vital support to students, helping them thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students with a range of SEN needs.
• Assist in delivering engaging and accessible learning activities.
• Promote independence, confidence, and positive behaviour.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and SENCOs to implement strategies and interventions.
• Create a safe, supportive, and encouraging learning environment.

Requirements

• Experience working with children or adults with SEN is essential.
• Applications welcome from candidates with backgrounds in healthcare, nurseries, support work, activity leadership, or similar care-based roles.
• Strong communication, patience, and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Why Join GSL Education?

• Competitive daily rates of £88.94 - £95, depending on experience.
• Long-term and flexible placements within welcoming Ashford schools.
• Access to CPD opportunities to enhance your skills and career growth.

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 support for staff in educational settings across the UK.

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