A fantastic special educational needs school for in Totton. is looking for SEN Teaching Assistants to join their expert team. The school caters for children and young people with severe learning difficulties and associated challenging behaviours, and offers them bespoke educational programmes and positive behaviour support.
The role would be a combination of supporting small class children and 1:1 work, therefore, being flexible and proactive is key. The roles are demanding and challenging, but very rewarding. You will be required to use a reflective approach to learners, their learning and needs and be able to work creatively and proactively. Emotional resilience and an ability to engage learners is a must. Experience of working with children who demonstrate challenging behaviour is also desirable.
If you are looking to kick-start a career in SEN, or you’re an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a new role, we would love to hear from you.
The ideal SEN Teaching Assistant should:
Have experience or a passion for working with children with SEN
Be flexible, proactive and patient
Be nurturing and caring in your approaches
Be able to communicate effectively within a team
Be open to providing personal care
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 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 about this position, please visit our website to contact the relevant branch. To work with GSL Education in the role of SEN Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit (url removed) to apply online