Searching for a Disability Teaching Assistant in Totton!
Job Title: Disability Teaching Assistant
Location: Totton
Salary: £76.92 - £95.68 per day (Depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time / part-time
Start: Immediately
Are you a passionate individual dedicated to making a difference in the lives of students with disabilities?
GSL Education are ecstatic to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced and empathetic Disability Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school community in Totton.
About the role:
As a Disability Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in providing personalised care and assistance to students with disabilities. In this essential role, you will provide tailored support to students with disabilities, ensuring they can fully participate in their education and achieve their potential.
Essential Qualities That We Are Looking For:
* Provide one-on-one and group support to students with disabilities, assisting them with their academic, social and personal development.
* Implement personalised strategies and interventions to support the unique needs of each student, fostering their independence and confidence.
* Assist teachers in developing and maintaining Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and personalised learning programmes.
* Monitor and record student progress, providing regular feedback to teachers, parents and relevant professionals.
* Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment that promotes the well-being and engagement of all students.
* Collaborate with the wider school team to ensure a consistent and holistic approach to supporting students with disabilities.
* Promote awareness and understanding of disabilities within the school community, contributing to a supportive and inclusive ethos.
Requirements:
* Have prior experience working with children or young people with disabilities, ideally within an educational setting.
* A strong understanding of disability support strategies and effective techniques to promote inclusion and accessibility.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and families.
* Patience empathy and a commitment to providing high-quality support to students with diverse needs.
* The ability to work effectively as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach.
* 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).
Benefits:
* Competitive Pay: Earn £76.92 - £95.68 per day, based on experience.
* Flexible Working Hours: Full-time position with part-time options available.
* Immediate Start Option: Begin your rewarding journey immediately.
* Professional Development: Gain valuable experience in a supportive primary school environment.
* Impactful Role: Play a key role in enhancing students' educational experiences and contributing to their overall well-being.
If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘Disability Teaching Assistant’ ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Totton!
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. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.
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 ‘Disability Teaching Assistant’ 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.