Job description
Job Title: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Bournemouth
Pay: £ per hour
Start date: September 2024
GSL Education are looking for pro-active and committed individuals who are passionate about supporting children with additional special educational needs (SEN), including social, emotional or mental health. The school’s that GSL Education work with provide nurturing spaces for pupils and promote inclusivity where all learner’s are supported and work is tailored effectively to their individual needs.
The role of a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant is to support the class teacher by working with specific children who need additional support within the classroom. This can include working both one to one and in small groups, leading interventions for both academic, and social and emotional development.
Previous experience working with children with special educational needs would be beneficial, including experience working alongside, and managing, challenging and complex behaviour. The ideal candidate for this role will be someone with relevant school-based experience, and also a resilient and proactive personality, who is able to respond effectively to challenging needs.
Role of an SEN Teaching Assistant:
* Supporting the Class Teacher, consistently implementing behaviour policies and reinforcing the learning
* Embrace all aspects of the school’s visions and core values
* Working with pupils with complex needs, challenging behaviours and additional learning needs
* 1:1 and small group work ensuring pupils stay engaged and motivated
The ideal candidate will:
* Have lots of patience, be proactive and resilient! - this role can be challenging, but it is very rewarding!
* Experience working within a SEN/SEMH school (preferred, not essential), or experience working with children or adults with additional needs
* A strong ability to develop relationships and rapport with pupils
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
If you have suitable experience or feel the experiences you have can be adapted into a SEN teaching assistant, please apply now and we will be in touch with you shortly!
To work with GSL Education as a SEN Teaching Assistant, 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 and 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 Susie Beveridge GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education on the role of SEN Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit to apply online.
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