SEN Teaching Assistant

GSL Education; Romsey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant in Romsey to support pupils with varied educational needs. Candidates should demonstrate exceptional patience and resilience, with opportunities for both full and part-time roles. Responsibilities include assisting teachers and fostering relationships with pupils to enhance learning experiences.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Dedicated consultants for support

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience working within a SEND/SEMH school is preferred.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• DBS registered to the update service or willing to apply.

Responsibilities

• Support a teacher with a small class of 4-8 pupils.
• Work with pupils with ASC, complex needs, challenging behaviour.
• Conduct 1:1 work ensuring pupils stay on track.

Skills

Patience

Proactivity

Resilience

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

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GSL Education are working with a number of SEN Schools and Alternative Education Provisions across Romsey that are looking for teaching assistants.

The needs of the pupils within the provisions vary from complex needs to challenging behaviour and SEMH needs.

These schools support the growth and development of pupils aged between 5-16 years and are responsible for devising a personalised curriculum for each child.

The work pattern will be Monday- Friday Time: 08:30-15:30

The ideal candidate will:

• Have lots of patience, be proactive and resilient! - this role can be challenging, but it is very rewarding!
• Ideally you will have experience working within a SEND/SEMH school
• A strong ability to develop relationships and rapport with pupils
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Role of an SEN Teaching Assistant:

• Supporting a teacher with a small class of 4-8 pupils
• Working with pupils with ASC, complex needs, challenging behaviour and SEMH
• Full and part time (ad-hoc) positions available
• 1:1 work ensuring pupils stay on track with the curriculum

If you are interested, please apply now!

To work with GSL Education as a Special Educational Needs 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

Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.

Please be advised that this 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 any of the positions mentioned above, please contact Conor Burgess at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education on the role of SEN Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit to apply online.