Job description
Looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant in Blandford!
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Blandford
Salary Range: £76.92 - £95.68 per day (Depending on experience)
Start time: Immediately
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Are you passionate about empowering students with special needs to thrive?
GSL Education are pleased to introduce an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and empathetic SEN Teaching Assistant at a warm and inclusive school in Blandford!
You will provide exceptional support to students with special educational needs, guiding them to reach their full potential through personalised and heartfelt care.
About the role:
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:
- Provide one-on-one and small group support to students with special educational needs, helping them engage with the curriculum effectively.
- Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to meet the unique needs of each student.
- Collaborate with teachers and support staff to create an inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
- Monitor and record student progress, offering feedback to teachers and parents to aid in their development.
- Foster positive relationships with students, encouraging their social, emotional, and academic growth.
Requirements of the SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Previous experience working with SEN students or relevant training in special education is preferred.
- A degree in Psychology, Education, or a related field.
- A compassionate and patient approach, with a genuine passion for helping students overcome learning barriers.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with students and collaborate with colleagues.
- Flexibility and adaptability to respond to the diverse needs of students in a dynamic classroom setting.
- Patience, empathy, and a passion for supporting all students.
- Understanding of various SEN conditions.
- Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
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 Blandford.
What We Offer:
- Competitive Pay: Earn between £76.92 - £95.68 per day, 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 Blandford!
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 across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘SEN 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.