SEN Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Gosport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a warm and inclusive Specialist school in Gosport. This role involves providing personalized support to students with diverse special educational needs, including autism and social-emotional challenges. You will work closely with teachers to foster a positive learning atmosphere and implement strategies for encouraging active participation. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of behaviour management, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach to working with children. If you're passionate about making a difference in students' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of behaviour management techniques.
• Proven experience supporting children with special educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised support to students with special educational needs.
• Implement tailored strategies to encourage positive behaviour.

Skills

Behaviour Management Techniques

Supporting Children with SEN

Communication Skills

Compassionate Approach

Adaptability

Education

Qualifications in Early Childhood Education

Qualifications in Special Education

Job description

About the Role:
GSL Education are actively searching for a dedicated and full-time SEN Teaching Assistant for a warm and inclusive Specialist school in Gosport. The school caters to a diverse range of Special Educational Needs, including moderate and complex learning difficulties, profound and multiple learning difficulties, Down syndrome, specific communication and learning needs, Speech and Language challenges, complex medical conditions, and Multi-sensory Autism. With your extensive qualifications and experience, you'll serve as a beacon of support and encouragement to students with SEN.

Key Responsibilities of a SEN Teaching Assistant:

• Provide personalised support to students with a range of special educational needs, including autism and social-emotional challenges.
• Work closely with teachers and fellow SEN staff to foster a positive, inclusive learning atmosphere.
• Implement tailored strategies to encourage positive behaviour and active participation in learning activities.
• Assist with behaviour management, helping to maintain a positive and supportive classroom environment.
• Adapt your approach to meet each student's unique needs, ensuring they feel a sense of belonging and can thrive both academically and emotionally.

Requirements for the SEN Teaching Assistant role:

• Strong knowledge of behaviour management techniques.
• Proven experience supporting children with special educational needs, including physical disabilities, language disorders, and autism spectrum disorders.
• Relevant qualifications in early childhood education or special education.
• Excellent communication skills with a strong ability to collaborate with families and other professionals.
• A compassionate, patient, and adaptable approach to working with children.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in SEN strategies and best practices.

To work with GSL Education as a SEN 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.

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.