Job description

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Hedge End
Salary Range:
£12.82 - £14.72 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start: ASAP
Contract:
Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time

Do you have a strong desire to inspire and uplift students with special needs on their journey to success?
GSL Education Southampton Branch are thrilled to unveil an exciting opportunity for a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant at a nurturing and inclusive school in Hedge End!

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students with special educational needs, providing personalised assistance to help them thrive in their learning environment.

Responsibilities of the SEN Teaching Assistant:

  • Offer individual and small group support to students with special educational needs, helping them connect with the curriculum.
  • Help carry out Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to address each student's specific needs.
  • Work together with teachers and support staff to build a welcoming and inclusive classroom atmosphere.
  • Keep track of student progress and provide feedback to teachers and parents to support their growth.
  • Build positive relationships with students, promoting their social, emotional, and academic development.

Requirements of the SEN Teaching Assistant:

  • Proven experience working with children with SEN.
  • Strong understanding of SEN best practices and legal requirements.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
  • Patience, empathy, and a passion for supporting all students.
  • Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).  


Benefits:

  • Competitive Pay: Earn between £12.82 - £14.72 per hour, depending on experience.
  • Immediate Start: Begin teaching straight away in a supportive and dynamic school environment.
  • Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training and career growth.
  • Cultural Engagement: Teach languages in a way that fosters global understanding and communication.
  • Positive School Culture: Work in a school that promotes collaboration, student well-being, and continuous improvement.

If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘SEN Teaching Assistant’ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Hedge End!

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.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Hedge End.

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘SEN Teaching Assistant’in a secondary school 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.