Here at GSL education in Newcastle we are delighted to be working alongside a fantastic Secondary school in Newcastle and are recruiting for an SEN Teaching Assistant to start in January 2025
The ideal candidate will work as part of a friendly and supportive SEN team within a set year group team helping boost academic outcomes and motivate students who experience some learning and behavioural barriers .You will work alongside the wider team, identifying areas where students are struggling and will then assist in delivering sessions. You will be involved with some 1:1 support and some main class support .
This is Long term ! Hours are 8-3pm Mon- Fri Term time only
The position is a really interesting and varied role and we are looking for people with patience, kindness, tenacity and the ability to build rapport and create positive relationships with pupils. The team is large and lively, with a great deal of support given - no day will ever be boring !
Requirements of the Teaching Assistant role
* Be able to work effectively alongside teachers providing emotional and academic support for pupils
* Confident delivering small and effective sessions
* A passion for helping reluctant learners and those who struggle
* Good level of Maths and English
* Enhanced DBS on the update service or the willingness to complete an application
* Kindness, enthusiasm and pro-activity with great organisational skills
* Previous experience of working in schools or childcare settings preferred but not essential - applications are encouraged from graduates who are considering teaching as a career
* Confident, friendly and hard-working
* The ability to build rapport quickly and develop positive and trusting relationships with pupils
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 throughout the North East. For more information or to register your interest in this 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.
Also - we are currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants ! If you know of anyone who may be suitable – get them to apply !