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Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Immingham
Salary: £88.94-£114.84 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time

GSL Education are looking for compassionate and skilled SEN Teaching Assistants (TA) to work in supportive primary schools in Immingham. This role offers the opportunity to support children and young people who experience social, emotional, and behavioural challenges, helping them to engage positively with their learning and develop vital coping strategies.

Role Overview:
As an SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA), you will help children with extra needs by working closely with teachers and support staff. You will support students with social, emotional, and behaviour difficulties, including Autism and other challenges. Your role is to encourage their confidence, help them learn social skills, and make sure they can take part in lessons.

Key Responsibilities of SEN TA:

• Give one-to-one support to students with Special Education Needs (SEN) to help them feel calm, safe, and ready to learn.
• Support students who may also have Autism (ASC), ADHD, or speech and language difficulties, using clear routines and strategies that meet their needs.
• Help follow and review each student’s Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) by working closely with teachers and the SENCO.
• Encourage good behaviour and help students manage their feelings through positive behaviour support and gentle guidance.
• Support students in building confidence, making friends, and feeling included in school life.
• Work as part of a team to give students the best support possible and share updates on how they are doing.
• Keep simple notes on each student’s learning, behaviour, and progress, following school rules.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience working as an SEN Teaching Assistant (TA) is desirable.
• CACHE Level 2/3 or equivalent qualification in Teaching Assistance or Childcare (desirable but not essential).
• A good understanding of how to help students who find it hard to manage their emotions or focus in class.
• Strong communication skills to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people at all times.
• Must have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply through GSL Education.

If you want to work in a supportive primary school helping children with special educational needs to learn and grow, this SEN Teaching Assistant role is a great opportunity for you.

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.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the SEN Teaching Assistant role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.