SEN Teaching Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Staplehurst

Pay Scale: £83.33 per day

Start date: ASAP

GSL Education are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant who can work with our client schools in Staplehurst. This role is ideal for someone who wants to play a crucial role in supporting students and teachers in the science department while gaining valuable experience in education.

Job summary:

As an SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA), you will play a key role in supporting students with special educational needs, helping them access the curriculum and thrive in their learning environment. This is a rewarding opportunity for a compassionate and dedicated individual who is passionate about making a positive impact in students' lives.

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, your key responsibilities are to:

• Assist developing and implementing tailored IEPs for students with SEN.
• Work closely with teachers to adapt lesson plans and activities to meet the specific needs of students.
• Help with classroom management and preparation of learning materials
• Offer emotional and behavioural support to students, helping them build confidence and manage challenges

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, essential requirements include:

• Previous experience working with children with SEN needs is highly desirable.
• Relevant qualifications in education or childcare are preferred.
• An understanding of SEN and the different strategies to support students with a variety of needs.
• Driving licence is preferable
• An updated CV (covering last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

If you are an enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant ready to help students achieve their best, we want to hear from you.

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 on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

 

GSL Education are an ethical, independent recruitment agency which aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Staplehurst.

For more information or to register your interest in ‘SEN 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.