SEN Teaching Assistant

GSL Education

  • Portsmouth
  • £13.80-15.00 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 4 hours ago
SEN Teaching AssistantSalary Scale: £13.80 to £15 per hourStart Date: ASAPLocation: PortsmouthDo you have any experience of working with children/young people?Have you got any personal experience supporting children with SEN?GSL Education are seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive Sen school in Portsmouth. In this role, you will provide dedicated support to students with sensory and speech difficulties, helping them access the curriculum and succeed in the classroom. They need a dedicated individual who can implement behaviour management strategies and positively influence students’ learning experiences.Many students also have additional needs such as autism, speech and language challenges, or medical conditions. The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum with a strong focus on outdoor learning, life skills, the arts, and preparation for adulthood. There is a whole-school emphasis on communication, independence, and personal development, ensuring pupils are well-prepared for their next stage in life. Staff are highly valued, with excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.We are looking for an empathetic and driven SEN Teaching Assistant to join the team and make a lasting impact. In this role, you will:
  • Provide tailored one-to-one and group support
  • Encourage independence and life skills development
  • Support creative and outdoor learning activities
  • Foster confidence, self-esteem, and positive relationships
  • Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment
Qualifications and skills of SEN Teaching Assistant:
  • Passionate about working with children and young people with special needs
  • A strong communicator, confident working with students, staff, parents and professionals
  • Kind, patient and full of enthusiasm
  • Committed to the values of inclusion, respect and community
  • A team player who is also proactive and reflective
  • Experience is helpful, but a positive attitude and willingness to learn are even more important.
SEN Teaching Assistant | Portsmouth | £13.80 to £15 per hour |What We Offer
  • A warm and welcoming team environment
  • Excellent training and development opportunities
  • Real opportunities for career progression
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 SEN Teaching Assistant 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 details or to apply, please contact jack.rutterford@gsleducation.com at GSL Education. To apply for the role of a SEN Teaching Assistant, please follow the application link or visit www.gsleducation.com to submit your application online.

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