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SEND Teaching Assistant (Secondary)
Location: Gateshead, Tyne and Wear
Salary Scale: £90 to £110 per day
Start Date: September 2024
Status: Full Time
About the Role:
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of students with diverse needs and abilities? Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey in education? GSL Education is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Teaching Assistant (Secondary) to join our dynamic secondary schools in Gateshead.
Job summary:
- Assist students with SEND in accessing the curriculum and engaging in classroom activities.
- Monitor and record the progress of students, providing feedback to teachers and other relevant staff.
- Help maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one support and assistance to students with special educational needs and disabilities, both inside and outside the classroom.
- Collaborate with teachers and other educational professionals to implement individualized learning plans and accommodations.
- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed.
- Help students develop essential skills, confidence, and independence in academic and social settings.
- Monitor and assess student progress, providing feedback and reporting to relevant persons as needed.
.Requirements:
- Previous experience working with students with special educational needs and disabilities in primary settings.
- Relevant qualifications or training in special education, teaching assistance, or related fields desirable.
- Excellent communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Dedication to promoting inclusion, diversity, and equality in education.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS registered to the update service or willingness to apply for a new one.
For more information or to register your interest in ‘SEND Teaching Assistant (Secondary)’ 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.
