Job description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Basingstoke
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 helping them succeed in the classroom?
GSL Education are looking for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a fantastic school in Basingstoke. Whether you’re an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant or new to the role, this is your chance to make a real difference in the lives of students who need that extra bit of support.
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be a vital part of the school team, working directly with students who have Special Educational Needs. Your role will be to assist them in accessing the curriculum, ensuring they feel supported, confident, and able to engage with all aspects of their education.
The role offers both challenges and rewards, as you’ll be able to witness firsthand the progress students make with your support. You'll work closely with teachers and other staff to tailor learning activities to individual student needs, ensuring an inclusive learning environment.
Your Responsibilities as an SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Provide tailored support to students with SEN, either on a one-to-one basis or in small groups.
- Assist in delivering and adapting lessons to meet the needs of students with different learning styles and challenges.
- Support students with personal care and mobility when necessary.
- Help manage and promote positive behaviour, encouraging students to develop strong social and emotional skills.
- Collaborate with teachers and the SENCO to assess student progress and implement specific learning strategies.
- Create an environment in which students feel confident, valued, and motivated to participate.
- Foster positive relationships with students, helping them become independent learners and confident individuals.
What We Are Looking For:
- Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs is desirable, though not essential.
- A patient, empathetic, and adaptable approach when working with students with a range of needs.
- Strong communication skills to work effectively with students, teachers, and other support staff.
- A flexible and proactive attitude, with the ability to respond to changing needs in the classroom.
- A genuine passion for supporting students to reach their full potential and overcome any barriers to learning.
- An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures, and a commitment to promoting student welfare.
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 with you.