SEN Teaching Assistant

GSL Education; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking enthusiastic Teaching Assistants for SEN Schools in Basingstoke. The role involves supporting teachers and working closely with pupils aged 5-16 with various needs. Ideal candidates will possess patience, resilience, and excellent communication skills, ready to make a significant impact in challenging yet rewarding environments.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Supportive Consultants

Opportunity for flexible work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in SEND/SEMH school preferred.
• Strong ability to develop relationships with pupils.
• DBS registered with update service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support a teacher with a small class of 4-8 pupils.
• Work with pupils with ASC, complex needs, and SEMH.
• Provide 1:1 support ensuring pupils stay on track.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Resilience

Job description

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GSL Education are working with a number of SEN Schools and Alternative Education Provisions across Basingstoke that are looking for Teaching Assistants.

The needs of the pupils within the provisions vary from complex needs to challenging behaviour.

These schools support the growth and development of pupils aged between 5-16 years and are responsible for devising a personalised curriculum for each child.

The work pattern will be Monday- Friday Time: 08:30-15:30

The ideal candidate will:

• Have lots of patience, be proactive and resilient! - this role can be challenging, but it is very rewarding!
• Ideally you will have experience working within a SEND/SEMH school
• A strong ability to develop relationships and rapport with pupils
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Role of an SEN Teaching Assistant:

• Supporting a teacher with a small class of 4-8 pupils
• Working with pupils with ASC, complex needs, challenging behaviour and SEMH
• Full-time and part-time (ad-hoc) positions available
• 1:1 work ensuring pupils stay on track with the curriculum

To work with GSL Education as a Special Educational Needs 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

Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.

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 Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit to apply online.