Teaching Assistant

Gsl Education; Reading; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Supportive and collaborative work env.

Continuous professional development

Positive impact on young lives

Job summary

GSL Education are recruiting enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support pupils with SEN and SEMH in an Ofsted rated Outstanding school. You will work 1:1 and in small groups, alongside experienced practitioners to help students thrive academically and personally.

If you are an experienced TA, a graduate, a support worker, or someone with a positive attitude looking to start a career in education, we want to hear from you. DBS checks are required and safeguarding knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant with 1:1 SEN support is advantageous but not essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Patience, adaptability and a genuine passion for supporting individual student success.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with teachers and SENCOs to understand the needs of the student.
• Implement and adapt educational plans to support individual learning requirements.
• Provide one-on-one assistance to the student during classroom activities and lessons.
• Foster positive relationships with the student to promote well-being and engagement.
• Assist in behaviour management strategies tailored to the student’s needs.
• Collaborate with parents and professionals to ensure a holistic support system.

Skills

SEN support

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Job description

Job description

GSL are looking for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants (TA's) to support children with identified learning needs including SEN (Special Educational Needs) and SEMH needs (Social Emotional & Mental Health) in an Ofsted rated 'Outstanding' School on a 1:1 and group basis. You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced practitioners to support students to thrive and achieve their potential in an academic and personal sense.

If you are an experienced TA, a Graduate, a Support Worker, a Sports Coach or someone with a positive attitude who is looking to start their career in Education, we want to hear from you!!

You will have opportunities for development and to support pupils in the classroom, in 1:1 and group interventions and in extra curricular/ enrichment activities including Forest School, Sports and School Trips.

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in providing dedicated support to a specific student with special educational needs or those who need extra guidance. Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals, you will be instrumental in creating and implementing a personalised learning plan that addresses the unique requirements of the student.
Learning Support Assistant - SEN - 1:1 - Teaching Assistant - TA - Education and Training - Basildon
Position: Teaching Assistant
Location: Basildon
Salary Scale: £90-£115
Contract Type: Full-time
Responsibilities:

• As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant you will work closely with teachers and SENCOs to understand the specific needs of the student.

• Implement and adapt educational plans to support the student's individual learning requirements.

• As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant you will provide one-on-one assistance to the student during classroom activities and lessons.

• Foster positive relationships with the student, promoting their well-being and engagement.

• As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant you will assist in the implementation of behaviour management strategies tailored to the student's needs.

• Collaborate with parents and other professionals to ensure a holistic support system.

• As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant you will support the overall positive and inclusive atmosphere of the school.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, especially in providing 1:1 support to students with SEN is advantageous but not essential.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Patience, adaptability, and a genuine passion for supporting individual student success.

• Initiative and a willingness to collaborate with the teaching team.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay rates

• A supportive and collaborative work environment

• Opportunities for continuous professional development and advancement

• An opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives

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.