Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Winchester
Salary: £12.82 - £14.72 per hour (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-Day/Long Term, Part-time/Full-time
Do you have a passion for supporting students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and making a meaningful impact on their education?
GSL Educationare thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join one of our client schools in Winchester. Whether you're an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or someone eager to start a rewarding career in education, this role offers a chance to work in a supportive and inclusive environment, helping children with SEN thrive in their learning journey.
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will help SEN students access their learning, build confidence, and participate fully in classroom activities. You will work closely with teachers and staff to deliver tailored support that enables each student to achieve their best. This position is ideal for someone who is dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of young learners.
Key Responsibilities of the SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Provide individual and small group support to students with special educational needs, helping them engage with class activities and lessons.
- Assist in implementing individual learning plans (ILPs) and adapting teaching methods to meet the needs of each student.
- Offer support with personal care, mobility, and other physical or emotional needs as required.
- Foster a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment where students feel valued and encouraged to participate.
- Help manage and support students' behaviour, promoting positive social skills and emotional development.
- Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and other support staff to track and monitor student progress.
- Build supportive and trusting relationships with students, encouraging independence and self-confidence.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience in supporting children or young people with special educational needs is desirable, but not essential.
- A caring, empathetic, and patient approach when working with students who have SEN.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
- Ability to adapt quickly and flexibly to the needs of different students in a dynamic classroom environment.
- A genuine passion for supporting children to overcome barriers to learning.
- A good understanding of safeguarding procedures and child protection policies.
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.