Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Job specification:

-            Job role: Teaching Assistant

-            Full time 8:45am – 3:15pm (Mon – Fri)

-            £384.60 - £450 per week

-            Temporary to permanent contract

-            Location: Waterlooville 

-            Start date: ASAP

Are you ready to make a difference in a child’s life?

GSL Education have an exciting opportunity to work in one of our vibrant schools in Waterlooville. This school is currently seeking a proactive person to join their Secondary team. You will be working with children in Key Stage 3 and 4 who have social, emotional and mental health difficulties as well as other complex needs.

You will be joining an extremely supportive team who provide a stable and caring environment for both students and staff. This school also prioritises high staff to student ratios to ensure that every student has the opportunity to develop their abilities, share new experiences and be supported in realising their future dreams.

A suitable candidate will have experience working with children who have complex learning difficulties and enjoy building positive relationships.

As a Teaching Assistant, your roles may include:

-            Working with small groups of pupils under the guidance of a teacher.

-            Supporting children’s emotional wellbeing and communication skills.

-            Safeguarding will be your number one priority ensuring the welfare of the pupils.

-            Working with Key stage 3 and 4 aged pupils.

If you think this role is the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you!

To work with GSL Education as a Special Educational Needs 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 this position, please visit our website to contact the relevant branch. To work with GSL Education in the role of Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit (url removed) to apply online.