Job description
SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: York
Salary: £88 – £110 per day
Contract: Full Time
Start Date: Immediate
GSL Education are seeking compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional needs across schools in York.
About the School
Schools within this trust are committed to inclusive education and personalised support. Staff work closely with pupils with a range of additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, SEMH and learning difficulties, ensuring they are able to access education successfully.
Responsibilities
* Provide 1:1 and small group SEN support
* Support pupils with EHCP targets
* Assist with classroom learning and interventions
* Promote emotional wellbeing and engagement
* Work closely with SENCOs and teaching staff
Requirements
* Experience supporting pupils with SEN preferred
* Patient, empathetic and resilient approach
* Strong communication skills
* Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply
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 an enhanced DBS on the update service.