Job description
Are You a Passionate Graduate Seeking a Rewarding Career in Special Educational Needs? Do you aspire to create an encouraging environment where every learner can achieve their best?
GSL Education are offering an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and compassionate SEND Graduate Teaching Assistant (TA) to join a specialist educational setting in Lincoln. This role is perfect for recent graduates in Psychology, Education, or a related field who are eager to gain hands-on experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
If you are dedicated to inclusive education and aspire to a career in teaching, educational psychology, or therapy, this opportunity offers invaluable classroom experience.
Job Title: SEND Graduate Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Lincoln
Salary: £83.33 - £90.00 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Starting after February 2025 Half-term
Contract Type: Full-Time
About the Role:
As a SEND Graduate Teaching Assistant (TA), you will work closely with teachers, SENCOs and therapists to support children with diverse needs, including Autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties and emotional or behavioural challenges. You will assist in creating engaging and accessible learning environments, helping students to develop both academically and socially.
SEND Graduate Teaching Assistant (TA) Responsibilities:
- Provide individualised and small-group support to students with SEND, ensuring their learning needs are met.
- Assist in adapting lesson materials and classroom activities to enhance accessibility and engagement.
- Implement specialist intervention strategies, such as sensory regulation techniques and communication aids.
- Foster an inclusive and nurturing learning environment, helping students build confidence and independence.
- Support the monitoring and assessment of student progress, feeding back to teachers and SENCOs.
- Assist with behaviour management strategies, encouraging positive interactions and emotional regulation.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, parents and external professionals to ensure tailored student support.
- Engage in training and development opportunities to expand your knowledge of SEND best practices.
SEND Graduate Teaching Assistant (TA) Job Requirements:
- A degree in Psychology, Education, Special Educational Needs, or a related field.
- A strong interest in working with children with SEND and supporting their development.
- Previous experience working with children with SEND, either in a school, voluntary, or care setting.
- Understanding of various Special Educational Needs conditions, including Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and Physical Disabilities etc.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust with students.
- A patient, empathetic and proactive approach to supporting children with additional needs.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Why Join GSL Education?
- Competitive daily pay rates, rewarding your skills and commitment.
- A dedicated consultant offering career guidance and placement support.
- Opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience, supporting progression into teaching or specialist SEN roles.
- The chance to make a genuine impact in the lives of children with additional needs.
If you are an ambitious graduate looking to develop a career in SEND education, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding and impactful role as a SEND Graduate Teaching Assistant (TA)in Lincoln!
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 ‘SEND Graduate Teaching Assistant (TA)’ 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.