Sen Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Broughton, Lincolnshire. This is a full-time role with potential to progress into a permanent position and make a real difference in pupils' lives.

You will support students with a range of SEN and SEMH needs, building positive relationships and providing calm, patient, consistent support in a hands-on educational setting. DBS checks are required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN/SEMH needs is highly desirable.
• Relevant qualifications or training would also be a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support children and young people with SEN and SEMH needs in a specialist school setting.
• Build strong, positive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Provide calm, patient behaviour support and adapt to varying needs.

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Full-Time Opportunity!

Location: Broughton, Lincolnshire
Full-Time | Opportunity to Progress into a Permanent Position
GSL Education

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people with additional needs?

GSL Education is looking for a dedicated, resilient and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN school in Broughton. This is a fantastic full-time opportunity, with the potential for the successful candidate to progress into a permanent position.

The Role

You will be supporting children and young people of all ages within a specialist SEN school environment. The students have a wide range of Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, making this a varied, rewarding and hands-on role.

Every day will bring new challenges and opportunities to make a positive impact. You will need to be confident, adaptable and able to build strong, positive relationships with students who may require additional emotional and behavioural support.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is:

• Available to work full-time
• Patient, resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations
• Confident supporting children and young people with a range of SEN and SEMH needs
• Comfortable working with students of different ages
• Able to build strong and positive relationships with students and colleagues
• Adaptable, proactive and ready to take on a rewarding challenge
• Interested in developing their career within a specialist education setting

Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN and/or SEMH needs is highly desirable. Relevant qualifications or training would also be a significant advantage.

This role would particularly suit someone with a calm, confident and positive approach, who is able to provide consistent support and act as a strong role model for students.

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 Lincolnshire.