Job description
Special Needs Teaching Assistant – ALTON – GU34
GSL Education are working with a Special Needs school in Alton who are looking for additional Student Support Assistants (Teaching Assistants) to join their team!
The school caters for children and young adults aged 4-25 with complex learning needs. This includes those who are physically disabled, have complex needs, sensory impairments and profound multiple learning difficulties.
You will help our students to be as independent as possible in their daily life, recognise and encourage them to thrive in all areas and help them learn vital life skills. Those who are successful in the role will assist children and young people with daily personal care needs including feeding, changing and toileting and dressing.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for compassionate and patient Teaching Assistants to join the school on a full time, long term basis. We are looking for someone with an adaptable approach along with a great sense of humour and the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and staff.
Your role will be to support children with PMLD, focusing on their unique learning, communication, and individual care needs. You will work collaboratively with the class teacher, on site therapists and the nursing team to implement tailored learning and therapy programmes, ensuring each child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential in a nurturing and supportive environment.
You will provide one-to-one and small group support for children with PMLD, adapting to their individual needs and will use specialised strategies and resources (e.g., sensory equipment) to engage students and foster their development.
Requirements:
- Experience supporting children with SEND (professionally or personally)
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with children and their families
- A patient, empathetic, and positive attitude toward supporting children with additional needs
- A collaborative approach to working alongside teachers, parents, and other professionals
- Be available asap on a full time basis
Why Choose GSL Education?
- GSL Education, a respected and independent recruitment agency, supports educators nationwide across the UK.
- Benefit from competitive compensation rates tailored to candidates.
- Our services are personalized, with dedicated consultants guiding you to secure your ideal position.
- Experience a flexible work-life balance tailored to suit your lifestyle.
- Rest assured, we are dedicated to upholding high standards of quality and safeguarding.
If you are dedicated and qualified for this opportunity and ready to contribute to the inclusive education of students, please apply for the advert and submit your CV.
To work with GSL Education, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
- Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education
Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.
Please be advised that this role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection or willingness to take a course on safeguarding that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
For more information about any of the positions mentioned above, please contact Genevieve Currie at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education in the role, please apply via the application link or visit www.gsleducation.com to apply online.