Job Title: SEN Teaching assistant
Location: Colchester
Contract type: Full- time / long term
Salary Scale: £85-£130 per day
Start Date: Immediately
Do you have a passion for supporting students with special educational needs?
A welcoming School in Colchester is looking for a dedicated and caring SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team. As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with students that have a variety of different special educational needs (SEN) to ensure they have the support they need to thrive in a classroom setting.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEN, both inside and outside of the classroom.
* Assist in the development of tailored learning programs to meet the specific needs of each individual student.
* Support students with their academic work, including reading, writing, and mathematics, ensuring they can access the curriculum.
* Help create an inclusive and positive learning environment, promoting the social and emotional well-being of all students.
* Collaborate with the class teacher and other professionals to ensure that students needs are being met effectively.
* Monitor students progress and provide feedback to the teacher regarding their development.
* Assist in managing any behavioural challenges in a positive and constructive manner.
* Inspire the students to reach their full potential.
Key Skills and Qualifications
* Relevant experience working with children or young people, ideally with children that have Special educational needs.
* A passion for supporting students with a variety of learning needs and helping them reach their full potential.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive, supportive relationships with students, staff, and parents.
* Patience, empathy, and the ability to adapt to different learning styles.
* A proactive, team-focused approach to work.
* GCSE S grade C (Pass) or above.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay rates.
- Access to CPD training library with over £8000 worth of courses.
- Here at GSL we support your professional development.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Opportunities for continuous professional development and advancement.
- An opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young lives.
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 an enhanced DBS on the update service.
If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch within 24 hours.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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