Learning Support Assistant

Have you got experience working with children who have Special Educational Needs? Do you enjoy making a difference in a child's life? 

Then we may have the role for you! Part time/Full time roles avaialble.

GSL are working with a friendly Special Needs school in Portsmouth who are looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant to join their team. This special school caters for pupils aged 11-16 years who have complex learning difficulties. In addition to their learning difficulties, some pupils have other needs associated with autistic spectrum condition, medical conditions, speech, language and communication difficulties.

This school offers a fantastic forest school experience, a lovely gardening area for the children to learn and grow in. The school has a rich and balanced curriculum with a focus on outdoor learning, preparation for adulthood and life skills such as cooking.

An ideal candidate will have a passion for working with children and will have experience supporting people who have complex learning difficulties. In addition to this, the school are looking for someone who has an energetic and bubbly personality, ready to inspire children.  

Job role:

-            Working under the guidance of a teacher supporting small groups of pupils with learning tasks.

-            Supporting children’s emotional wellbeing and communication skills.

-            Supporting children to achieve their personalised EHCP targets.

-            Safeguarding will be your number one priority ensuring the welfare of the pupils.

Job specification:

-            Full time/Part time 8:30am – 3:30pm (Mon – Fri)

-            £83.33 - £95 per day

-            Temporary to permanent contract

-            Location: Portsmouth/Fareham

-            Start date: ASAP

If you think this role is the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you!

To work with GSL Education as a Special Educational Needs 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 Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit (url removed) to apply online.