Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Andover
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
Do you have the dedication and compassion to help students overcome challenges and thrive in their learning journey?
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
GSL Education invites you to join a supportive school community in Andover as an SEN Teaching Assistant, where your efforts will directly contribute to the academic and personal growth of young learners.
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in creating a nurturing and inclusive environment that meets the unique needs of each student. This is an opportunity to make a real difference by fostering independence, confidence, and a love for learning.
Responsibilities of SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Provide one-on-one and small group support to students with SEN, tailoring your approach to their individual needs.
- Assist in delivering personalized education plans in collaboration with teachers and SENCOs.
- Support classroom activities by adapting materials and strategies for diverse learning styles.
- Encourage students' social and emotional development through positive interactions.
- Monitor and document students’ progress, sharing insights with the wider teaching team.
- Promote a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.
SEN Teaching Assistant Requirements:
- Previous experience supporting children with SEN in educational settings or similar roles.
- Relevant qualifications such as CACHE Level 2/3, NVQ Level 2/3 in Childcare, or equivalent (preferred but not essential).
- Patience, empathy, and adaptability in supporting students with diverse needs.
- Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
- A solid understanding of safeguarding and child protection practices.
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 Andover.
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.