Pupil Support Assistant - Additional Needs
Job Title: Pupil Support Assistant - Additional Needs
Are you ready to help children achieve their best in a nurturing and inclusive learning environment?
GSL Education are currently collaborating with an outstanding school in Bournemouth that is looking for an energetic and mindful Pupil Support Assistant to join their brilliant team. This is an incredible chance to make a difference in children's lives by collaborating directly with them to promote both academic and personal development in a nurturing educational setting.
Pupil Support Assistant - Additional Needs
Location: Bournemouth
Salary: £12.82 per hour
Start date: Immediate
Contract: Term-time only
About the Role:
As a Pupil Support Assistant, you will play an important role in the classroom, contributing to the creation of a healthy, inclusive environment that supports each student's journey to reaching their full potential. You will collaborate directly with students, particularly those with Additional Needs, providing critical support to improve their learning experiences, well-being, and personal growth.
Essential Qualities That We Are Looking For:
* Offer support to pupils, particularly those with additional needs and special educational needs (SEN), to assist in academic, social, and behavioural development.
* Work alongside teachers to plan and implement support strategies tailored to individual needs, ensuring all students are fully engaged and encouraged.
* Support pupils in overcoming learning challenges, building their confidence and promoting positive behaviours.
* Assist with classroom activities, helping to manage resources and ensure the learning environment remains safe and organised.
* Monitor and record pupils’ progress, reporting insights to teachers and other professionals as needed.
* Collaborate with school staff, parents, and carers to foster an inclusive, supportive educational environment for all students.
The Successful Candidate Will:
* Have prior experience working with children with Special Educational Needs.
* Have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect positively with students, teachers, and families.
* Have an understanding of SEN best practices and a commitment to supporting students with diverse needs.
* Possess patience, empathy, and resilience, with an adaptable approach to meet the varying demands of the role.
* Have the ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team, with a proactive and solution-focused mindset.
What Do We Want From You:
* Have the right to work in the UK.
* Have an updated CV (with two relevant references from the last two years and covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps).
* An enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Join Us Today!
We welcome applications from all applicants who feel that they can add value to an already flourishing department and make a significant impact on the educational journey of students.
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 ‘Pupil Support Assistant’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
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