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SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Barnsley

Pay Scale: £94 to £115 per Day

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Full Time

 

The Role:

GSL Education's South Yorkshire branch is currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in Barnsley. As a key member of the team, you will provide tailored support to students with Special Educational Needs, helping them reach their full potential. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute positively to the students' educational experience within a collaborative and inclusive team environment.

The successful candidate will:

  1. Specialised Support: Provide tailored assistance to students, adapting materials to meet their unique needs.
  2. Progress Monitoring: Track student development and share feedback with teachers and parents to ensure milestone achievement.
  3. Emotional Support: Create a safe, nurturing environment to help students manage anxieties and sensory needs.
  4. Communication: Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals involved in each student’s education.
  5. Promoting Inclusion: Foster social integration and inclusivity within the school community.

Requirements:

  • Experience as an SEN Teaching Assistant, especially with students with learning differences.
  • Strong empathy, patience, and passion for helping students succeed.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
  • Experience in implementing IEPs and supporting students individually and in groups is advantageous.
  • Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service.
  • Currently residing in 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.

GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency which aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout South Yorkshire.

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