SEN Teaching Assistant

Academics; Warmley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Academics Ltd are recruiting a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a Gloucester specialist school. You will work with teaching staff and other professionals to provide tailored support, help learners manage behaviour, engage in learning, and build social and emotional skills.

The role is Monday to Friday, 8:30am–3:30pm, Term Time only, with a daily rate of £90–£105 (DOE). Start ASAP. DBS check required or willing to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children is beneficial but not essential.
• An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply for one).
• Willingness to learn and take on training opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students in their learning and personal development.
• Creating a safe and encouraging environment to help students thrive.
• Assisting with specific interventions to support progress.
• Monitoring achievements and helping students reach their full potential.
• Ensuring safeguarding policies are followed at all times.

Skills

Caring

Patient

Adaptable

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Do you have experience working with young people and looking for a rewarding career in Education? Do you want to work as part of a dynamic team and gain hands on experience in a supportive school setting?

A specialist school in Gloucester is looking for a passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team as soon as possible!

As part of this role, you will work alongside teaching staff as well as other professionals to provide tailored support to learners. Your role will be essential in helping learners manage and understand their behaviour, engage in learning, and build social and emotional skills. You'll also assist in creating a positive and supportive environment where all learners feel safe, valued, and understood.

Role Details:

• Location - Gloucester
• Salary: £90 - £105 per day (DOE)
• Hours: Monday - Friday (8:30am - 3:30pm)
• Start: ASAP
• Contract: Term Time only

Why Join This School?

• The school provides tailored education for children with special educational needs, ensuring they have the same opportunities as their mainstream peers.
• Every student follows a personalised learning plan designed to support their individual needs.
• You will work alongside a skilled team, delivering targeted interventions and fostering a positive learning environment.
• A welcoming and supportive environment where you will make a real difference every day.

Key Responsibilities of a SEN Teaching Assistant:

• Supporting students in their learning and personal development.
• Creating a safe and encouraging environment to help students thrive.
• Assisting with specific interventions to support progress.
• Monitoring achievements and helping students reach their full potential.
• Ensuring safeguarding policies are followed at all times.

Key Qualities Academics Ltd is seeking:

• A caring, patient, and adaptable approach.
• A genuine passion for helping children with SEN succeed.
• Experience working with children is beneficial but not essential.
• A willingness to learn and take on training opportunities.
• An enhanced DBS check (Or willingness to apply for one).

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.