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Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)
Location: Hook
Salary: £13.68 to £14.88 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-Day/Long-Term, Full-time/Part-time

Are you a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking to make a real difference?

GSL Education are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs in Hook. This is an exceptional opportunity to provide tailored support, helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and develop confidence in a nurturing environment.

About the Role:

As an SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA), you will play a crucial role in delivering specialist support to students with a range of additional needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, speech and language difficulties and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges. You will work closely with teachers, SENCOs and external specialists to ensure that every child receives the personalised support they need to thrive both academically and socially.

SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with special educational needs.
• Assist in developing and implementing individual education plans (IEPs) and behaviour support strategies.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and engaging learning environment that supports the diverse needs of pupils.
• Support students with communication, emotional regulation and social interaction.
• Adapt learning materials and activities to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
• Collaborate with class teachers, SENCOs and external professionals to deliver targeted interventions.
• Promote independence, confidence and a love for learning among students.
• Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to teaching staff and parents where appropriate.

Requirements: To be considered for this role, you must:

• Experience working as an SEN Teaching Assistant or in a similar support role.
• A relevant qualification in Education, SEN, or Child Development (desirable but not essential).
• A strong understanding of SEN strategies, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH and communication difficulties.
• Patience, empathy and resilience, with the ability to adapt to the needs of each student.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to liaise effectively with staff, students and parents.
• A proactive and positive approach, with the ability to use creative methods to engage pupils.
• Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).

Why Join GSL Education?

• Earn £13.68 to £14.88 per hour, depending on your dedication and expertise.
• The opportunity to work in supportive and inclusive educational settings.
• A dedicated consultant to provide guidance and support throughout your placement.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with additional needs.

If you are a passionate and motivated SEN Teaching Assistant ready to help students in Hook reach their full potential, we want to hear from 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 (SEN TA)’ 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.