Sen Teaching Assistant

Gsl Education; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist educational setting in Lincoln. This agency role starts on an agency basis with the view to a permanent position for the right candidate, supporting pupils aged 2–19 with a range of needs, including MLD and PMLD.

You will assist teachers, provide tailored support, help with communication, social development and independence, and build positive relationships with pupils and staff while upholding

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care setting or a similar role within education.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Patient, empathetic and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to respond calmly and positively to diverse needs and behaviours.
• Willingness to learn and work collaboratively with the school team.
• Experience with pupils with MLD, PMLD or complex needs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Providing tailored support to children and young people with a range of special educational needs.
• Supporting pupils with their learning, communication, social development and independence.
• Assisting teachers with engaging, inclusive learning activities.
• Creating a positive, safe and supportive learning environment.
• Supporting pupils with their individual care and personal needs where required.
• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and other professionals.
• Encouraging pupils to develop confidence, independence and essential life skills.

Skills

Care experience

SEN experience

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Empathy

Adaptability

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Lincoln, Lincolnshire

Agency: GSL Education
Job Type: Agency, with the opportunity for a permanent position

Make a difference every day!

GSL Education is seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist educational setting in Lincoln. This role is ideal for someone with previous experience in care or education who is passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs.

You will work with pupils aged 2–19 years with a range of needs, from Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) to Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), helping them develop their skills, confidence and independence.

The role will begin on an agency basis, with the view to a full-time position and the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing tailored support to children and young people with a range of special educational needs.

• Supporting pupils with their learning, communication, social development and independence.

• Assisting teachers with the delivery of engaging, inclusive and accessible learning activities.

• Creating a positive, safe and supportive learning environment.

• Supporting pupils with their individual care and personal needs where required.

• Building positive relationships with pupils, staff and other professionals.

• Encouraging pupils to develop confidence, independence and essential life skills.

The Ideal Candidate

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Previous experience in a care setting or a similar role within education.

• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.

• A patient, empathetic and adaptable approach.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

• The ability to respond calmly and positively to a variety of individual needs and behaviours.

• A willingness to learn, develop and work collaboratively with the wider school team.

Experience working with pupils with MLD, PMLD or complex needs would be advantageous.

Why Work with GSL Education?

• The opportunity to gain valuable experience within a specialist educational setting.

• Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.

• The potential to secure a full-time role, with the opportunity to progress to a permanent position for the right candidate.

• The chance to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people.

Please note: All applicants must meet the necessary safeguarding and safer recruitment requirements, including relevant background checks.

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