Job description
Position: Teaching Support Assistant
Hours: 8:30-3:30 Monday-Friday
Contract: Temporary (initially, but with scope to become permanent), term-time only
Pay: £12.82 an hour
Our passion at GSL Education is high-quality provision and education.
We are currently working with local primary schools in the Bournemouth and Christchurch area, and we are seeking proactive and personable individuals to support primary pupils engage successfully in lessons and playtimes, often on a 1:1 basis. Pupils display a range of SEN and SEMH needs, so any experience working with children or young people with additional needs would be desirable, but not essential. The schools all focus on providing a nurturing environment where all pupils can flourish and access the curriculum through tailored and effective approaches.
Role of a Teaching Assistant (SEN):
- Supporting the Class Teacher
- Embrace all aspects of the school’s visions and core values
- Working with pupils with a range of SEN or challenging behaviours
- Full-time (part-time applicants will also be considered for the role)
- 1:1 and small group work ensuring pupils stay on track and engaged with the curriculum
The ideal candidate will:
- Have lots of patience, be proactive and resilient! - this role can be challenging, but it is very rewarding!
- Experience working with children or young people with SEN/SEMH school (not essential)
- A strong ability to develop relationships and rapport with pupils
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Be able to adapt to the needs of the pupils and be open to exploring a range of strategies to engage and manage behaviour
If you have relevant experience or feel you have the right personality for this role, please apply with your CV now!
To work with GSL Education as a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
- Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education
Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.
Please be advised that this role requires 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.
For more information about any of the positions mentioned above, please contact Susie Beveridge at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education on the role of Teaching Support Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit www.gsleducation.com to apply online.