SEN Teaching Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Basingstoke is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs in a rewarding school environment. Candidates should have experience or a willingness to work with children facing challenges such as autism or ADHD. This role offers valuable experience in a supportive and dynamic team, alongside competitive pay rates and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Support from dedicated Consultants

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with autism or emotional needs preferred.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support students with their class work.
• Facilitate a fun and friendly learning environment.
• Help manage classroom behaviour.

Skills

Experience working with children with special educational needs

Knowledge of behaviour management strategies

Ability to communicate effectively

Patience and nurturing approach

Flexibility in a changing environment

Job description

Overview

GSL Education are recruiting an SEN Teaching Assistant to work at a SEND School based in Basingstoke. The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will gain a good amount of knowledge and experience in working with children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and learning difficulties (ASD, ADHD, SEMH needs). This is a rewarding opportunity to work as part of a specialist team in a school, supporting pupils with Autism and Social Communication Difficulties.

Key Responsibilities

• To support students who struggle with their class work
• Facilitate a fun and friendly learning environment
• To provide support to the class teacher
• To help the class teacher prepare lesson materials and classroom boards
• To keep the classroom tidy and presentable
• To encourage children to do their best
• Help manage classroom behaviour
• Listen to the children read and practice their phonics

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly those with autism or social and emotional needs (preferred, not essential)
• Experience working with SEN in school, care, or voluntary settings (preferred, not essential)
• Knowledge of and experience with behaviour management strategies
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate effectively with parents and other professionals
• A patient and nurturing approach to working with children
• Ability to adapt and be flexible in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in SEN practices and strategies

Requirements to Work with GSL Education

• 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

Company Information

Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. 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 SEN Teaching Assistant 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 SEN Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit www.gsleducation.com to apply online.