SEN Teaching Assistant

GSL Education; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education seeks a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant in Westminster to support students with social, emotional, and mental health needs. This rewarding role commences September 2024, offering the chance to make a positive impact in a nurturing educational environment.

Benefits

Supportive educational environment

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, especially in SEN.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour.
• Willingness to undergo enhanced DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualised support to students with SEMH needs.
• Develop and implement effective learning strategies.
• Monitor and assess student progress.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Empathy

Education

Experience in SEN school setting

Job description

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Join Our Team as an SEMH Teaching Assistant in Westminster!

Are you passionate about supporting students with Social, Emotional, and Mental Health (SEMH) needs? GSL Education is excited to offer a rewarding opportunity for a dedicated SEMH Teaching Assistant to join our team in Westminster. Starting in September 2024, this contract/long-term role allows you to make a meaningful impact in a supportive educational environment.

Why This Role is Perfect for You:

As an SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing tailored support to students with challenging behaviour and SEMH needs. Your dedication will help create a positive and inclusive learning environment, ensuring each student can thrive.

Key Responsibilities of an SEMH Teaching Assistant:

• Provide individualised support to students with SEMH needs.
• Assist in developing and implementing effective learning strategies.
• Foster a nurturing and inclusive classroom atmosphere.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and other professionals.
• Monitor and assess student progress, adjusting support as necessary.
• Manage and support students with diverse behavioural and learning needs.

Requirements for the SEMH Teaching Assistant Role:

• Experience working with children or young people in a SEN school setting is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, and a commitment to supporting student development.
• Ability to manage and support students with challenging behaviour.
• A current enhanced DBS or willingness to apply for a new one.

How to Apply: For more information or to register your interest in the Teacher role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.

Important Information: 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 an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.