Sen Teaching Assistant

GSL Education; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rates of pay

Full-time Monday-Friday work

Supply work with potential long-term/4

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Gainsborough on a full-time supply basis, with the opportunity for long-term or permanent employment.

You will support children and young people with SEN, including SEMH, MLD and PMLD, helping them access learning, build confidence, independence and social skills. Availability Monday-Friday and a collaborative school environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with special educational needs.
• Ability to support learning in 1:1 and small groups.
• Ability to support emotional regulation and positive behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN.
• Support learning, communication, emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Work closely with teachers and the wider SEN team.
• Provide personal care where required, depending on the setting.
• Maintain a calm, patient and nurturing approach.

Skills

SEN support

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Gainsborough

Location: Gainsborough | Employer: GSL Education

Contract: Full-time, Supply | Monday-Friday

Potential: Long-term / Permanent

GSL Education is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Gainsborough on a full-time supply basis, with the opportunity for the role to become long-term or permanent for the right candidate.

You will support children and young people with a range of SEN, including SEMH, MLD and PMLD, helping them to access learning and develop their confidence, independence and social skills.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN.
• Support learning, communication, emotional regulation and positive behaviour.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Work closely with teachers and the wider SEN team.
• Provide personal care where required, depending on the setting.
• Maintain a calm, patient and nurturing approach.

The Ideal Candidate

• Available full-time, Monday-Friday.
• Passionate about supporting children with additional needs.
• Patient, compassionate and resilient.
• Confident supporting pupils with challenging behaviour.
• Able to build strong relationships with children and young people.
• A reliable and committed team player.
• Previous SEN experience is desirable but not essential.

Why GSL Education?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Full-time Monday-Friday work.
• Supply work with the potential for long-term/permanent employment.
• Valuable experience within SEN settings.
• Dedicated support from your GSL Education consultant.

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.