Job description
Role: Teaching Assistant - SEMH specialist
Location: Bournemouth
Pay: £12.82 per hour
Start date: After October Half Term 2024
Hours: 12:00 – 3:00
GSL Education are looking for a pro-active, committed and resilient SEN teaching assistant who has prior experience working with pupils with complex needs, including providing personal care where needed. If you are passionate about providing SEN support and you have a good understanding of complex behaviours, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
This role will also have some variety, where you will have opportunity to support children across different year groups, as well as working with a team of support staff to provide tailored provision to SEMH pupils. As part of this role, you will be required to work 1:1 with challenging pupils, enabling them to successfully integrate at their own level, and receive consistent care and support. Activities with SEN and SEMH pupils will take place both in the classroom and across the school on tailored timetables and bespoke plans.
Previous experience working with children with special educational needs is essential.
Role of an SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Supporting the Class Teacher, consistently implementing behaviour policies and reinforcing the learning
- Working with pupils with complex needs, challenging behaviours and additional learning needs
- 1:1 and small group work ensuring pupils stay engaged and motivated
- Communicating regularly with school staff and leadership
The ideal candidate will:
- Have lots of patience, be proactive and resilient! - this role can be challenging, but it is very rewarding!
- Experience working within a SEN/SEMH school (preferred, not essential), or experience working with children or adults with additional needs
- A strong ability to develop relationships and rapport with pupils
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
If you have suitable experience or feel the experiences you have can be adapted into a SEN teaching assistant, please apply now and we will be in touch with you shortly!
To work with GSL Education as a SEN 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 GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education on the role of SEN Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit www.gsleducation.com to apply online.
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