SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Salary: £83 - £100 per day
Start Date: 10th October 2024
Nature of Employment: Full-Time

GSL Education are seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant to work at an Alternative Provision located in York, North Yorkshire. The successful candidate will be supporting  students predominantly in Year 11 with diverse special educational needs, primarily focusing on SEMH and ADHD.

About the School:

• This is a specialist school catering to students aged 5 to 16 with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• The school supports a large number of students with learning or neurodevelopmental challenges, such as ADHD and Autism.
• The school's curriculum is designed to be engaging, relevant, and stimulating.
• This is also an Ofsted graded ‘Good’ School in York, known for its specialist provision catering to SEN students.
• The school has a dedicated team of experienced staff, including teachers, teaching assistants, and support professionals, who are committed to the well-being and academic success of every student.
• The school provides comprehensive therapeutic support and interventions to help students overcome barriers to learning.
• The school emphasises the importance of building positive relationships and promoting social skills development among students.

Teaching Assistant Responsibilities:

• Working under the direction of Class Teachers, managing classroom behaviour, delivering activities, and helping students with their learning on a 1:1 and small group basis.
• Provide dedicated support to students with special needs, both in and out of the classroom.
• Use appropriate strategies to manage and support student behaviour.
• Be patient, with a kind and caring approach to student learning.
• Work efficiently with class teachers and other support staff.
• Assist with maintaining classroom discipline and supporting students with behavioural issues.

Teaching Assistant Requirements:

• Must hold the Right to Work in the UK.
• Prior experience working with students with special needs in a mainstream, SEN, or similar educational setting.
• Have knowledge and understanding about different additional needs such as ASC, ADHD, and SEMH.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and a commitment to ensuring the welfare of children.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Hold a Child only DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.

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.

For more information, or to apply for the position of SEN Teaching Assistant in York, please send your CV to Kerry Fowler or call our North Yorkshire office today. Alternatively, please apply via the application link, or please visit the GSL Education website to apply online or submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. We look forward to hearing from you!