Support, Inspire, Empower – Become a Post 16 SEN Teaching Assistant in Newcastle!
Job Title: Post 16 SEN TA
Location: Newcastle
Salary Range: £84 - £108 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start: Immediate
Contract: Daily Supply, Long-Term
Are you passionate about helping young adults with SEN thrive in their education and transition into adulthood?
GSL Education are delighted to present a fantastic opportunity for a Post 16 SEN Teaching Assistant to join a nurturing and forward-thinking specialist provision in Newcastle, supporting learners aged 16–19 with a variety of complex needs, including ASD, SEMH, and moderate learning difficulties.
Role Overview:
As a Post 16 SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide tailored academic and emotional support to students with varying needs, including those with SEN, autism, or learning difficulties. Working closely with teachers and support staff, you will help learners develop life skills, achieve academic targets, and increase their confidence and independence in a structured educational environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support Individual Learning: Help implement personalised learning plans.
* Provide Targeted Support: Offer 1:1 and small group assistance tailored to student needs.
* Monitor Progress: Track student development and adjust support as required.
* Collaborate with Staff and Families: Work closely with teachers, support teams, and parents/carers.
* Create a Positive Environment: Help build a space where students feel safe, respected, and encouraged.
* Engage Learners: Use a variety of strategies to maintain student interest and adapt to different learning styles.
* Keep Accurate Records: Maintain documentation of student progress and share insights with staff.
Job Requirements:
* Previous experience supporting learners with SEN, ideally within a Post 16 or FE setting.
* Communication Skills: Confident communicator with students, staff, and families.
* Empathy & Patience: A caring, understanding, and encouraging attitude.
* Team Player: Able to work collaboratively with others in the school setting.
* Qualifications: Educational qualifications are desirable, but passion and dedication are just as important.
* Safeguarding: A solid understanding of child protection and willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check (or have one on the Update Service).
Benefits of Joining GSL Education:
* Competitive daily rates from £84 to £108 (depending on experience).
* A broad range of opportunities across schools in the North East.
* Supportive consultancy from a friendly, experienced team who are with you every step of the way.
* Opportunities to develop professionally and expand your skillset.
* A chance to work in schools that value and invest in their support staff.
If you are committed to transforming the lives of young adults with SEN and are ready to take the next step in your career, we would love 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 certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
Ready to take the next step in your career?
Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your updated CV, or get in touch directly with Saif at sheikh.saif@gsleducation.com for more information.
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