Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Westminster
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Salary Scale: £ 90-£100 per day (Depending on experience)
GSL Education are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join an SEMH school in Westminster, for children and young people aged from 7 to 19 who have a primary diagnosis of Autism. This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate individual with a genuine passion for supporting SEN students and making a positive impact on their education.
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be assisting teachers in providing tailored educational support to ensure all students have equal learning opportunities. You will engage with students in both individual and group settings, focusing on their academic, emotional, and social development.
Responsibilities of an SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Provide one-on-one or small-group support for students with SEN
- Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
- Help students with their academic, social, and emotional development
- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment
- Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and other staff to provide personalised support
- Monitor and report on student progress
Qualifications for an SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Previous experience working with SEN students (preferred)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine commitment to supporting SEN learners
- Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection protocols
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.