SEN Teaching Assistant for SEMH Support & Growth

GSL Education; Boston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education Ltd is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Boston, Lincolnshire. You will support children aged 7-17 with additional needs, helping them engage with learning in a calm, nurturing environment.

The role focuses on SEN and SEMH support, including autism and related needs. You will work closely with teachers to implement individual plans, promote independence and create a safe school atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Patient, empathetic and resilient approach to supporting young people.
• Experience or willingness to develop SEN, SEMH, autism or behaviour support skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children who may have faced educational difficulties.
• Calm, consistent and adaptable under challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with a range of special educational needs.
• Support students with emotional regulation, social skills and positive behaviour.
• Help pupils access learning activities in a small, specialist classroom environment.
• Build trusting relationships and act as a positive role model.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Resilience

SEN knowledge

SEMH support

Behaviour support

Job description

GSL Education Ltd is seeking a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a specialist school in Boston, Lincolnshire. You will support children aged 7-17 with additional needs, helping them engage with learning in a calm, nurturing environment.

The role focuses on SEN and SEMH support, including autism and related needs. You will work closely with teachers to implement individual plans, promote independence and create a safe school atmosphere.