SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs
and eager to make a meaningful impact in their educational journey?

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)
Location: High Peak
Salary: £100 – £110 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: September
Contract:Day-to-Day/Long-Term, Full-time/Part-time

GSL Education are thrilled to offer a full-time opportunity for anSEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)to join a welcoming and inclusive school based inHigh Peak. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are enthusiastic about working with children with additional needs and want to contribute to a nurturing learning environment.

As aSEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA), you will work closely with children who require additional support with their learning, behaviour, and social development. You’ll be an integral part of the classroom, helping to deliver tailored support strategies and encouraging independence in a positive and structured manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver personalised support to pupils with SEN, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and speech and language difficulties.
• Assist in the implementation of individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support plans.
• Encourage pupil engagement and emotional development.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment.
• Monitor and record pupil progress and report to teachers and SENCOs.
• Work in partnership with teachers and external specialists to meet pupils’ unique needs.

Job Requirements:

• Prior experience supporting children or young people with SEN, behavioural challenges, or additional needs is essential.
• Must be a qualified driver with a full UK licence.
• Knowledge of SEN strategies and willingness to undertake further training.
• Empathetic, resilient, and nurturing approach to student support.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches, Team Teach (or similar), or de-escalation strategies is highly desirable.
• Strong interpersonal skills, patience, and a nurturing disposition.
• Have anupdated CV(covering thelast ten years barring any unexplained gaps) andan enhanced DBSregistered to theUpdate Service(or be willing to apply for one).

Why Choose GSL Education?

• Competitivedailyrate of£100 - £110, based on experience and qualifications.
• Direct links to local schools with supportive environments.
• Dedicated consultants who value your skills and career goals.
• Ongoing CPD opportunities tailored to SEN support and education.

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If you're ready to inspire, support and uplift learners with SEN, we welcome your application today!

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 across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the‘SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)’role in High Peak, or to be considered, please click‘apply now’to submit your full andup-to-date CVand one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.