Teaching Assistant - SEN Support

GSL Education; Colchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly pay

Free safeguarding training

£250 referral scheme

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a caring Learning Support Assistant in Colchester to provide 1:1 support for a child with additional needs. You will help the child feel settled, included and confident in learning, while encouraging independence.

The role involves working closely with the child, class teacher and wider school team to deliver consistent support and promote emotional wellbeing throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Natural carers with patience and empathy for children.
• Previous experience in school, nursery, childcare or SEN environment is beneficial.
• Be enthusiastic, reliable and willing to get stuck in.

Responsibilities

• Provide consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom.
• Help the child access lessons and participate in activities.
• Build a positive, trusting relationship and provide encouragement.
• Support emotional wellbeing, confidence and social development.
• Work with class teacher and school team to ensure appropriate support.
• Celebrate achievements, big and small.

Skills

Caring and patient

Enthusiastic

Reliability

Job description

Do you love helping children grow in confidence, overcome challenges and achieve things they might not have thought possible?

GSL Education are working with a lovely primary school in Colchester who are looking for a caring, enthusiastic and committed Learning Support Assistant to provide 1:1 support to a child with additional needs.

This is a really rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships with children and wants to make a genuine difference to their day-to-day school experience. You'll be working closely with the child, helping them feel settled, included and confident in their learning, while encouraging them to become as independent as possible.

What will you be doing?

• Providing consistent 1:1 support throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Helping the child access lessons and get involved in classroom activities.
• Building a positive, trusting relationship and providing encouragement along the way.
• Supporting emotional wellbeing, confidence and social development.
• Working alongside the class teacher and wider school team to ensure the child receives the support they need.
• Celebrating achievements, big and small!

What we're looking for:

We're looking for someone with a naturally caring and patient approach who genuinely enjoys working with children. Previous experience in a school, nursery, childcare or SEN environment would be beneficial, but just as importantly, you'll need to be enthusiastic, reliable and willing to get stuck in.

If you're someone who can bring positivity, understanding and a little extra encouragement to a child's school day, we'd love to hear from you!

What's in it for you?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• PAYE - no umbrella company deductions.
• Fortnightly pay.
• Free safeguarding, Prevent and trauma-informed training.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated GSL consultant.
• Opportunities to work across a range of local schools.
• £250 referral scheme when you recommend a friend.

The school is interviewing candidates now, so we're keen to speak with interested applicants as soon as possible. This is a fantastic long-term opportunity to become part of a school community and make a real difference to a child's educational journey.

Contact Emily Scott at GSL Education: