Job description
Graduate Teaching Assistant – SEN (Special Educational Needs)
Location: Newcastle
Salary: £75 to £110 per day, depending on experience
Contract: Daily supply, Long-term
Are you eager to support students with Special Educational Needs in their academic journey?
GSL Education Newcastle Branch are collaborating with an esteemed SEN-based school located in Newcastle, that isrecruiting a Graduate Teaching Assistant to join their brilliant team. This position involves working closely with students, teachers and other support staff to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Summary of the Role:
As a Graduate Teaching Assistant, you will provide tailored support to help students overcome their barriers to learning, enabling them to achieve their full potential. You will collaborate with classroom teachers, SEN coordinators and other support staff to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Essential Responsibilities of a Graduate Teaching Assistant:
- Provide immense support to students with SEN.
- Assist the classroom teacher in implementing individualised education plans (IEPs) for students.
- Help manage classroom behaviour and support students in developing positive social skills.
- Work with the SEN team to monitor and track student progress.
- Support students in their academic and personal development, helping them to achieve their potential.
The successful candidate will:
- Have a degree, preferably in education or a related field.
- Possess previous experience working alongside students with SEN.
- Possess a genuine interest in working with children with special educational needs.
- Have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Bear patience, empathy and a positive attitude.
To work with GSL Education as a School Admin, you will need to:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps).
- Have an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Why Join GSL Education:
- Work in a collaborative and supportive team that values your contributions.
- Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Continuous support from a dedicated consultant.
- Gain valuable experience working in different educational settings and with a variety of students.
We welcome applications from all applicants who feel that they can add value to an already flourishing department and make a significant impact on the educational journey of students.
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 providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Newcastle.
For more information or to register your interest inthe ‘Graduate Teaching Assistant’ 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.