SEN Teaching Assistant

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; York; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated team in York. This role involves providing tailored support to secondary school students with additional learning needs, ensuring they receive a customized curriculum aligned with their individual goals. As part of a supportive environment, you will collaborate with educators and families to promote student engagement and independence. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with special educational needs, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to their success.

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEN students in an educational setting.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students.
• Collaborate with teachers and parents to track progress.
• Implement strategies for emotional and academic development.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of SEN

Emotional Support Strategies

Education

Experience with SEN Students

Enhanced Child Workforce DBS

Job description

Contract Type: Full-Time

GSL Education are seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a SEN Secondary School team located in York, North Yorkshire, starting as soon as possible. As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide tailored support to secondary school students with additional learning needs.

The school is for secondary aged students which emphasises on SEN children. Every student at the School has a learning disability, and some of them also require extra special education services due to physical or sensory needs. The school provides its students with a customized, individualized curriculum that is in line with their needs and goals and closely related to the outcomes listed in each child's Education, Health, and Care Plan. The curriculums at the school have been created after four years of intensive research into SEND as well as visits, research, and interactions with exceptional settings.

SEN Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:

• Offer 1:1 and small group support in and out of the classroom.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and external agencies to track and communicate the student's progress.
• Assist with classroom tasks and promote engagement in lessons.
• Implement strategies to support the student's emotional, social, and academic development.
• Encourage independence while maintaining a safe and supportive learning environment.

SEN Teaching Assistant Requirements:

• Right to work in the UK.
• A genuine passion for supporting students with SEN.
• Experience working with SEN students, preferably in an educational setting.
• Hold an enhanced Child Workforce DBS, registered on the update service, or be willing to obtain one through GSL Education.
• Knowledge of SEN, including ASC, ADHD, SEMH, or other learning needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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 an enhanced DBS on the update service.

If you would like to apply for the position of SEN Teaching Assistant in York, North Yorkshire, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit the GSL Education official website to apply online.