Overview
Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA). Location: Hull. Pay Rate: £89 - £105 per day (depending on experience). Start Date: Immediate. Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long-term, Part-time / Full-time.
Do you have the patience and compassion to support pupils with special educational needs in achieving their best each day?
Role summary
GSL Education are delighted to invite passionate, empathetic, and reliable individuals to apply for the role of SEN Teaching Assistant in a nurturing and inclusive school based in Hull. This is a rewarding opportunity to support young learners who may have additional learning needs such as autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, or social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) challenges.
You will play a key part in the educational and social development of pupils by offering structured support tailored to their individual learning needs. Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals, you will ensure that every child feels valued and supported in a safe and inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver individualised support to pupils with SEN, both inside and outside of the classroom.
* Assist the class teacher with preparing differentiated resources and implementing individual education plans (IEPs).
* Promote positive behaviour and emotional well-being through consistent, patient support.
* Support with speech, language, communication and sensory needs as appropriate.
* Monitor pupil progress and communicate observations to teaching staff and parents/carers.
* Encourage independence and confidence in learning and daily routines.
* Maintain a safe, calm and nurturing classroom atmosphere.
Ideal Candidate Requirements
* A minimum of 3 months’ experience working within a school setting.
* A caring and adaptable approach, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Understanding of safeguarding procedures and professional boundaries.
* Ability to follow directions from senior staff while using initiative to engage pupils effectively.
* A Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant or SEN-related qualification is desirable.
* Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
What does GSL Education Offer?
* Competitive daily pay reflective of your experience.
* Supportive consultants who genuinely care about your development.
* Flexible opportunities in schools that value inclusion and support staff wellbeing.
How to apply
If you’re dedicated to creating a supportive and enriching educational journey for children with additional needs, we’d love to hear from you. Please click "apply now" to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
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