Job description
SEN (Special Educational Needs) Teaching Assistant
Location: Bournemouth
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Salary Scale: £12.82 - £14.72 per hour (Depending on experience)
GSL Education are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join one of our client schools, supporting students with special educational needs in Bournemouth. This role offers a dynamic working environment where you will be responsible for fostering an inclusive classroom environment.
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll engage with students across all age groups and assist in adapting lesson materials to accommodate individual learning styles. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about making a meaningful impact on young lives.
Responsibilities of an SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Provide one-to-one and group support to students with special educational needs.
- Work alongside the class teacher to adapt learning materials and deliver lessons tailored to individual needs.
- Assist in managing student behaviour, implementing strategies to promote a positive learning environment.
- Record and monitor student progress, reporting back to teachers and SENCo as needed.
- Promote inclusivity within the classroom, fostering a respectful and supportive atmosphere.
Required Qualifications for an SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Experience working with children with special educational needs (preferred but not essential).
- Relevant qualifications in Education, Childcare, or SEN (desirable).
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with students and staff.
- Patience, empathy, and a positive approach to supporting young learners.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
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 on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
For more information or to register your interest in the “SEN Teaching Assistant” role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.