SEN Teaching Assistant

Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Croydon
Start Date: January 2025
End Date: Negotiable
Employment Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Contract Type: Long-Term/Short-Term
Pay Scale: £85 - £100 per day – depending on experience & Contract Type

GSL Education are seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide tailored support for students with Special Educational Needs in Croydon. This is your opportunity to be a champion for students, guiding them through their academic journey and helping them unlock their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment! If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, we want to hear from you!

Here are some key responsibilities you would typically have as a SEN Teaching Assistant:

• Implement Educational Healthcare Plans (EHCPs): Support individual students by following their specific needs outlined in their EHCPs, ensuring the best possible learning outcomes.
• Behavioural Management: Assist in creating a positive and engaging learning environment, applying effective strategies to promote good behaviour and student well-being.
• Support Student Engagement: Work directly with students to ensure they are included and engaged in classroom activities, encouraging participation and fostering confidence.
• Collaborate with Teachers and Staff: Work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and other support personnel to ensure a holistic approach to each student’s learning.
• Monitor Student Progress: Regularly track and document students’ development, providing feedback to the educational team to facilitate continuous improvement.
• Provide one-to-one or small group support to students with special educational needs.
• Support the classroom teacher with daily lesson delivery and classroom management.

The successful candidate for SEN Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children, ideally in a Special Educational Needs (SEN) setting.
• CACHE Level 2 or 3, NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Childcare or Teaching Assistance, or a relevant qualification is desirable.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Education, Psychology, or a related field is advantageous.
• Knowledge of SEN strategies, including autism and social, emotional, and mental health needs.
• Patience, empathy, and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport with students, staff, and parents.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

GSL Education offers:

1. Diverse Opportunities: GSL Education provides access to a variety of roles in different types of educational settings, from mainstream schools to special education and alternative provisions.
2. Support and Guidance: We will support you throughout the recruitment process, helping you refine your CV, prepare for interviews, and navigate compliance procedures.
3. Flexibility: Many positions offered through GSL Education can be flexible, including part-time, full-time, and temporary roles, which can suit various personal circumstances.
4. Commitment to Quality and Safeguarding: As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education is committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Croydon.
5. Professional Development: GSL Education may provide access to training and development opportunities, helping you to enhance your skills and advance your career in education.
6. Dedicated Consultant: GSL Education provides a dedicated consultant who will support you in sourcing your desirable role with the best pay rate.

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.

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.