Job advertisement: SEND / SEMH – Various positions
Location: Grantham
Start Date: Immediate Start required
Working hours: 8.30 am - 3.30 pm (Term Time Only)
Pay Rate: Paid to Scale.
GSL Education are currently seeking dedicated professionals experienced in supporting young people with Special Needs & Learning Difficulties to join our Team.
GSL is actively working with various Multi Academy Trusts in the Grantham area, both Trusts have multiple Schools within, which translates to lots of opportunity and vacancies for the right applicants.
If you are confident, compassionate, resillient and have a passion for supporting children and young adults in education, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities when supporting SEN / SEMH:
* Provide one-on-one or small group support to students with SEN/SEMH need.
* Collaborate with teaching staff to implement education plans and behaviour plans where necessary.
* Create a positive and inclusive learning environment, promoting emotional well-being and social development.
* Monitor and track the progress of students, providing regular feedback to relevant parties including parents and teaching staff.
* Assist in interventions, utilising school facilities such as sensory integration rooms, sports equipment and therapeutic settings to re-integrate children back into the classroom.
* Work closely with external agencies, parents, and colleagues to ensure a holistic approach to student support.
Required to work with SEN / SEMH / LD:
* Relevant qualifications in education, Sports, Psychology, Performing Arts etc.
* Teacher, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support, Behaviour Support, Sports Coaches, intervention specialists all welcomed.
* Team Teach training or equivalent is highly desirable.
* Previous experience working with students with SEMH or SEND needs, including Autism, Complex care, MLD, PMLD, neurodiverse etc
* Strong understanding of behaviour management strategies and interventions including de-escalation tactics
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Experience supporting students with EHCP’s is desirable.
* Experience with Moving & Handling, Hoists, Wheelchair Support, Challenging Behaviour Support, Medication administering, feeding (Peg & Tube), NAPPi etc is desirable.
Benefits:
* Competitive Salary based on experience and work required.
* Access to CPD Academy with £8k worth of courses, including HLTA Level 3, Safeguarding, SEND etc.
* Opportunity to develop your skillset across multiple school settings or a permanent position - we tailor our job search to you!!
* Expertise within the industry to help guide your choices and approach.
* Access to roles that may not be advertised through conventional methods.
Application Process: To apply to work with GSL Education, Supporting SEND / SEMH (SEN), please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to Brad.gibbons@gsleducation.com or use the links to apply.