Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant (Primary)
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: £12.82-£14.72 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Are you passionate about helping children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) thrive in their learning environment?
GSL Education are currently seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant (Primary) to join a friendly and supportive client primary school in Portsmouth. This is an exciting opportunity as a SEN Teaching Assistant can make a real difference in the lives of young learners, providing vital support to help them succeed as a primary school learners.
Responsibilities:
- Assist the class teacher in delivering lessons tailored to children with SEN.
- Provide one-to-one support to pupils with additional needs, ensuring their learning experience is positive and engaging.
- Help manage classroom behaviour, promoting a calm and focused environment for learning.
- Support children in small groups, providing guidance and encouragement during activities.
- Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and other staff to create individual education plans (IEPs).
- Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for all pupils.
- Assist with any physical, emotional, or social challenges the children may face.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working as an SEN Teaching Assistant (Primary) or in a similar role.
- A recognised qualification such as CACHE Level 2 or 3, or NVQ in Teaching Assistance.
- A patient, caring, and positive approach to supporting children with additional needs.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
- A good understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
GSL Education is an independent and ethical recruitment provider, supporting schools across Portsmouth with their recruitment needs.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.
For more information or to register your interest in the SEN Teaching Assistant (Primary) 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