Job description
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (Supporting ASD)
Location: Islington
Salary Range: £90 - £100 per day (Depending on experience)
Start time: ASAP
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Do you have a heart for empowering young minds? Are you driven to support students with special educational needs on their path to success?
GSL Education London Branch are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a dynamic school in Islington. Join us in transforming the lives of students with special educational needs, offering them remarkable support, and nurturing their journey to reach their fullest potential with tailored and compassionate care!
About the role:
As a SEN Teaching Assistant (Supporting ASD), you will provide tailored support to students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, promoting their academic, social, and emotional development within the classroom. You will assist in creating a positive, structured environment to help each student reach their potential.
Responsibilities of the SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Work closely with students diagnosed with ASD to provide tailored support in classroom activities and individual learning sessions.
- Implement effective teaching strategies and behaviour management techniques in collaboration with the classroom teacher and SENCO.
- Foster a supportive and encouraging environment to promote positive learning experiences.
- Assist with social skills development, sensory needs, and daily routines.
- Document student progress and provide feedback to the teaching staff and parents.
- Maintain a safe and respectful classroom atmosphere, managing challenging behaviours with patience and professionalism.
Requirements of the SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, ideally with a focus on SEN/ASD support.
- A strong understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder and experience with relevant interventions.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
- Patience, empathy, and the ability to stay calm in challenging situations.
- Flexibility and adaptability to support students’ changing needs.
- A safeguarding certificate (or willingness to obtain one before starting).
- Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
What We Offer:
- A supportive and friendly working environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Access to training and resources to enhance your skills.
- A chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children.
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 Islington.
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 throughout Greater London.
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.