Job description

Job Title: Special Needs Assistant

Location: Chelmsford

Salary: £85-£100per day

Start Date: ASAP

An Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ SEN School in the boroughs of Chelmsford are looking to recruit a number of SEN Teaching Assistant’s to join the welcoming team. The clients are looking for staff to support their autism base. It is a highly rewarding environment to work in with the support from a multidisciplinary team.

Applications for the position are welcome from candidates of ranging experience although previous experience working with students with challenging behaviour is an advantage.

  • The client is also flexible on the amount of days you can work
  • Day to day cover also needed to cover general sickness
  • You will be supporting children with a range of Special Needs
  • The School is an SEN school 
  • The School has high expectations of what the children can achieve and strive to innovate and inspire all children, through a broad and balanced curriculum

The Senior Leadership Team are lovely. They are welcoming and easily approachable, To apply for this position you would ideally;

  • Have confidence managing behaviour
  • Be able to demonstrate your ability to build professional relationships with students
  • Have a fun but firm presence
  • Have an interest in education
  • Have good communication skills
  • Work well under pressure
  • Have the ability to inspire students to be active in learning

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 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.

For more updates on the role, do not hesitate to contact Jessie Dowden or apply at www.gsleducation.com