Job description
Job Title: Teaching Assistant – Year 3 SEN
Location: Newham
Salary Range: £90 - £100 per day (Depending on experience)
Start time: January 2025, 8:30 am – 4:15 pm
Contract: Long-term, Full-time
Are you a caring and experienced Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
If so, GSL Education are looking for a Year 3 Teaching Assistant who is required in a modern school in Newham to provide dedicated support to SEN learners. This is a long-term, full-time role starting in January 2025.
About the role:
As a Year 3 SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide essential support to students with SEN, especially those with ASD. You will work closely with the teacher to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment, assisting students in reaching their full potential academically, socially, and emotionally.
Responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant:
- Provide tailored one-to-one and small group support to children with SEN, particularly those with ASD.
- Assist in creating and delivering engaging learning activities in line with the students’ needs.
- Help to implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and monitor progress.
- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that encourages learning and personal growth.
- Support students’ personal care needs, including nappy changing, with dignity and respect.
- Communicate effectively with the class teacher, SENCO, and parents regarding student progress.
- Promote the social, emotional, and academic development of all learners.
Requirements of the Teaching Assistant:
- Prior experience working in a primary school setting is essential.
- Proven experience supporting children with SEN, particularly ASD.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to support students' personal care needs, including nappy changing.
- A proactive and compassionate approach to working with children.
- Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
By joining our team in Newham, you will have the chance to contribute to an engaging learning environment, helping students overcome challenges and celebrate successes. This is more than just a job—it's a chance to make a difference in every school day.
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to secure a permanent contract.
- Work in a modern school with excellent facilities.
- Be part of a supportive and welcoming team.
- Gain valuable experience working with SEN students in a rewarding environment.
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 Newham!
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 certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
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.