Sen Teaching Assistant

GSL Education - Lincoln; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist setting in Lincoln. You will support pupils with MLD, PMLD, SEMH and behavioural needs, delivering one-to-one and small-group support, and helping students gain confidence and social skills.

The role requires safeguarding knowledge and a willingness to work on a supply basis with the potential for a long-term, permanent position. DBS and safe recruitment checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in SEN, education, care or support roles is highly desirable.
• Passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Patient, empathetic and resilient with a calm approach to challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities.
• Provide tailored one-to-one and small-group support.
• Help pupils engage with learning and develop confidence, independence and social skills.
• Support positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Assist with personal care and complex care needs where required.
• Work closely with teachers and professionals to ensure appropriate support.
• Build positive, trusting relationships and create an inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEN experience

One-to-one support

Behaviour management

Team player

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant Lincoln

Location: Lincoln
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Supply, with the potential for a permanent position
Hours: Full-time, Monday Friday

GSL Education are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist setting in Lincoln. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children and young people with additional needs and looking to build a rewarding career within education.

You will be working within SEN settings supporting pupils with a range of needs, including MLD, PMLD, SEMH and behavioural needs. Some pupils may also require complex care, so confidence, patience and a caring approach are essential.

The Role

• Supporting pupils with a range of special educational needs and disabilities.
• Providing tailored one-to-one and small-group support.
• Helping pupils to engage with learning and develop their confidence, independence and social skills.
• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Assisting with personal care and complex care needs where required.
• Working closely with teachers and other professionals to ensure pupils receive appropriate support.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with pupils and creating a safe, inclusive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working in an SEN, education, care or support-based role is highly desirable.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Patient, empathetic and resilient, with a calm approach to challenging situations.
• Confident supporting pupils with behavioural, communication and complex needs.
• Able to work effectively as part of a wider team.
• Reliable and committed to working full-time, Monday to Friday.
• Willing to work on a supply basis initially, with the opportunity to secure a full-time, permanent position.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience within specialist education while potentially securing a long-term, permanent role.

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.