Required a SEN Teaching Assistant in Dorchester!
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (TA)
Location: Dorchester
Salary: £13.68 – £16.12 per hour (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Are you a compassionate, patient, and resilient individual passionate about supporting children with special educational needs? GSL Education are seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and inclusive school community in Dorchester with an immediate start.
As an SEN Teaching Assistant (TA), you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including ASD, ADHD, and learning difficulties. You will work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and support teams to ensure every learner feels safe, valued, and supported to reach their full potential. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in SEN, care, or support work who are eager to make a positive impact.
Responsibilities:
* Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with special educational needs.
* Assist the class teacher with differentiated lesson delivery.
* Support pupils with emotional regulation, behaviour, and engagement.
* Help to create a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment.
* Liaise with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals to support pupil progress.
* Promote independence, confidence, and positive behaviour.
* Follow care plans, EHCPs, and safeguarding procedures at all times.
Requirements:
* Previous experience working with pupils with special educational needs is desirable.
* Patient, empathetic, and committed to supporting children with additional needs.
* Strong communication and teamwork skills.
* A positive, flexible, and proactive approach to support.
If you are a motivated SEN Teaching Assistant ready to support and inspire learners in Dorchester, apply today to join GSL Education with an immediate start!
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 an enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.
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.
For more information or to register your interest in the "SEN Teaching Assistant" role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.