Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Southampton
Salary: £12.82 to £14.72 per hour (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediately
Contract Type: Day-to-Day / Long-Term, Full-Time / Part-Time
Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you thrive in an environment where you can make a meaningful difference to students’ lives?
GSL Education are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join schools in Southampton. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to work closely with students, empowering them to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential.
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting students with diverse learning needs. Your responsibilities will include providing tailored assistance, ensuring students are engaged and motivated, and fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.
SEN TA Responsibilities:
- Support students with SEN, including Autism, ADHD, and other additional needs, in their learning journey.
- Assist the class teacher in implementing tailored strategies to meet students' individual needs.
- Provide one-to-one or small group support to ensure students remain focused and engaged.
- Help create a safe and inclusive classroom environment that promotes positive learning experiences.
- Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs, and other staff to deliver effective support plans.
- Monitor and report on students' progress to the teacher and SENCO.
- Encourage students' social, emotional, and academic development.
- Assist with classroom resources and maintain a tidy and organised environment.
Requirements for SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Previous experience working as a SEN Teaching Assistant or with children with SEN in an educational setting.
- Relevant qualifications such as CACHE Level 2/3 or NVQ Level 2/3 in Childcare or equivalent.
- A compassionate and patient approach to working with children.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Understanding of safeguarding practices and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
To thrive in this role, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from the last two years.
- Possess a DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.
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 and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are dedicated to providing exceptional teaching and support staff to schools across Southampton.
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.