SEN Teaching Assistant

GSL Education - Watford; Slough; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support students in Slough. This rewarding role involves working closely with children with special educational needs, providing individualized support, and helping to create an inclusive learning environment. You will implement intervention strategies and monitor student progress, all while fostering confidence and independence. If you are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children and possess the empathy and patience required for this role, this is the perfect opportunity for you to contribute positively to the educational journey of students with SEN.

Qualifications

• Experience with SEN students is highly desirable.
• Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized support to students with SEN.
• Assist teachers in creating an engaging learning environment.
• Implement strategies for children with special educational needs.

Skills

Experience supporting students with SEN

Excellent communication skills

Empathy and patience

Teamwork

Flexibility

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Role: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Slough

Salary: £83.50 - £100 per day

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Type: Full Time

Make a Difference as an SEN Teaching Assistant in Slough!

GSL Education Watford are currently recruiting a number of compassionate and proactive SEN Teaching Assistants to support students in our inclusive schools in Slough. This is an incredible opportunity to work with children with special educational needs and have a meaningful impact on their learning journey.

Responsibilities as an SEN Teaching Assistant:

1. Individualized Support: Work one-on-one with students or small groups to provide targeted academic and emotional assistance.
2. Classroom Assistance: Assist the teacher in creating a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
3. Intervention Strategies: Implement specific strategies to meet the needs of children with special educational needs (SEN), including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, and learning delays.
4. Behavioural Support: Help students develop social, emotional, and behavioural skills in collaboration with the school team.
5. Progress Monitoring: Track and report on student progress and behaviour, and provide feedback to teachers and SENCOs.
6. Encouragement: Build positive relationships and encourage confidence, self-esteem, and independence.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

1. Previous Experience: Experience supporting students with SEN is highly desirable.
2. Communication: Excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills to engage students effectively.
3. Empathy and Patience: A genuine desire to support the needs of children with SEN and the ability to maintain a calm and supportive demeanour.
4. Teamwork: Ability to collaborate with teachers, support staff, and external professionals.
5. Flexibility: Adaptability to meet the varying needs of students and the school.
6. Safeguarding Awareness: Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one through GSL Education.

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.

For more information or to register your interest in the SEN Teaching Assistant role, or to be considered, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.