SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary and Secondary

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

Job summary

GSL Education is recruiting a SEN Teaching Assistant for both primary and secondary settings. The role starts ASAP, with a permanent option for the right candidate, and requires DBS clearance and safeguarding knowledge.

The post is full-time with term-time hours, Monday to Friday, 8:45am to 3:15pm, in a Special School environment. Candidates should have experience in SEN settings, knowledge of the National Curriculum, and a commitment to an inclusive educational approach, supporting student

Qualifications

• Knowledge of SEN requirements (PD, Personal Care, learning difficulties, SEMH, autism, PDA, ADHD, Looked After Children).
• Experience in an education or support role is desirable.
• Understanding of the National Curriculum is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding SEND support in long- or short-term roles.
• Demonstrate strong classroom management and positive behaviour strategies.
• Be dedicated to inclusive education and student development.
• Support the school's ethos and safeguarding expectations.

Skills

SEN knowledge

Behaviour management

Education support

National Curriculum

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary and Secondary

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant - Primary and Secondary

Job title: SEN Teaching Assistant – Primary and Secondary

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.