Job description
Graduate Teaching Assistant SEN
Location: Newcastle
Salary: £75 - £110 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Are you a recent graduate with a passion for supporting students with special educational needs? GSL Education are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Graduate Teaching Assistant SEN to join a welcoming school in Newcastle.
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant SEN, you will play a key role in providing support to students with a range of special educational needs, helping them achieve their full potential. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in education while making a real difference to students' lives.
Responsibilities as a Graduate Teaching Assistant SEN:
- Support students with special educational needs in the classroom.
- Assist teachers in preparing learning materials and resources.
- Work one-to-one or in small groups to help students with their individual learning plans.
- Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Monitor and track student progress and provide feedback to teachers.
- Assist in managing behaviour and ensuring students remain engaged.
To be a successful Graduate Teaching Assistant SEN, you need:
- A degree in any discipline.
- A passion for working with children, especially those with special educational needs.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.
- Previous experience working with SEN students is desirable but not essential.
- A valid Enhanced DBS registered on the update service (or be willing to obtain one).
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. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.
For more information or to register your interest in the Graduate Teaching Assistant SEN 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.