SEN Teaching Assistant

GSL Education

  • Weymouth, Dorset
  • £13.68-14.72 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 hours ago
SEN Teaching AssistantJob role: SEN (Special Education Needs) Teaching Assistant
Location: Weymouth
Start date: September
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Rate: £13.68 - £14.72 per hourAre you a caring and empathetic individual with a desire for making a positive impact on children with additional learning needs? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!GSL Education are looking for a passionate SEN Teaching Assistant for an alternative provision SEN school based near Poole. The school are committed to providing a nurturing and supportive environment for students with moderate to severe learning difficulties. They believe in the power of education to transform lives, and their dedicated team plays a key role in helping the students reach their full potential. With a strong focus on inclusivity and respect, the school offers a wide range of facilities including a hydrotherapy pool, multi-sensory rooms, and specialised therapy spaces, alongside a rich curriculum that spans from Early Years to Post 16. Students benefit from small class sizes, collaborative planning between teachers and therapists, and a variety of enrichment activities designed to build confidence, independence, and personal growth.The Ideal SEN Teaching Assistant:
  • Must be patient and reliable.
  • Be able to work well in a team.
  • Be proactive in meeting student's needs.
  • Having 1:1 experience with children with SEN is desirable, but not essential.
  • Having experience with SEN in a secondary school setting is desirable, but not essential.
  • Should be able to empathise with their pupils and be able to set a good example.
The SEN Teaching Assistant Role:
  • Supporting the teaching and learning of SEN pupils across the school, working with struggling pupils or those who have become stifled by the curriculum.
  • Helping them meet their potential through smaller booster groups and 1:1 sessions.
  • Supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
  • Working closely with the SENCO to monitor and advance developments in both academic and social areas.
This is a rewarding role where you can have a real impact on the learning and development of students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs. This role offers you the opportunity to add to your current CV/experience.To work with GSL Education as a SEN 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.If you are interested in this SEN Teaching Assistant role please apply through this advert or, if you would like to hear about other similar roles in the area, please call Tom at GSL Education on 07930660734 or visit to apply online.

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