SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary And Secondary

GSL Education; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education Leicester is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils across primary and secondary phases at a dedicated special school. The role is full-time or supply, with a daily rate of £93-£95 depending on experience, and an ASAP start.

You will work Monday to Friday, 8:45am to 3:15pm, term time only, with potential permanent placement for the right candidate. An enhanced DBS and safeguarding knowledge are essential to join a proactive team that helps every learner progress.

Qualifications

• Experience in Education or Support Role required.
• Understanding of the National Curriculum preferred.
• Strong behaviour and classroom management skills.
• Dedicated to inclusive education and student development.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils with SEN in primary and secondary settings.
• Assist with classroom management and behaviour strategies to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Support the teacher with planning and delivering lessons and activities.

Skills

SEN knowledge

Behaviour management

Curriculum understanding

Support role experience

Team collaboration

Job description

Job title: SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary and Secondary

Location: Leicester

Pay Scale: £93 £95 per day depending on experience

ASAP START DATE

Contract: Full Time and Supply

Monday to Friday 8:45am-3:15pm

Term Time Only

Will become Permanent for the right candidate

Our client is a Special School which helps every person achieve their potential through a broad curriculum. The aims of the school are to create an environment that will ensure that every child will progress academically, socially and personally to reach his or her full potential. Our client values the support and co-operation of parents and views the education of each child as a partnership between home and school and by working together, they can achieve the very best for all children. Our client has clear and high expectations of all children in everything they do.

To be considered for this role, you will:

• Has knowledge and understanding of the following SEN Requirements: Physical Disabilities, Personal Care, Learning Difficulties, SEMH, Autism, PDA, ADHD and Looked After Children.
• Have experience of working in an Education or Support Role
• Have an Understanding of the National Curriculum
• Be a dedicated SEND TA who can provide outstanding support either in a long- or short-term role
• Demonstrate excellent behaviour management strategies and classroom management skills.
• Be dedicated to providing an inclusive education for all students and being responsible for student development and academic performance.
• Be supportive and respectful of the school's ethos

All candidates will be subject to strict recruitment and vetting processes and required to have an enhanced DBS check (unless you already have a valid DBS registered on the update service).

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.