SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)
Location: Haringey
Salary: £90-£100 per day (Depending on experience)
Start time: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time

Are you passionate about supporting children with special educational needs (SEN)?
GSL Education are searching for a dedicated and caring SEN Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant school in Haringey. This role involves working with students with a range of needs, including Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Other Health Needs (OTH), Physical Disabilities (PD), and Speech, Language, and Communication Needs (SLCN).

Role Overview: As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will provide crucial support to students with additional needs, helping them to engage with their learning and develop life skills. You will work closely with teachers to ensure an inclusive learning environment, tailored to the individual needs of each student.

Responsibilities of the SEN TA:

• Provide tailored support to students with HI, OTH, SpLD, and VI, assisting with their learning and social integration.
• Work closely with teachers to deliver specialised lesson plans and support strategies for each individual student.
• Foster an inclusive and supportive environment that encourages positive learning outcomes.
• Help students develop social skills and manage any challenges related to their impairments.
• Monitor and report on student progress, contributing to the development of personalised education plans.

Requirements of the SEN TA:

• Provide one-on-one and small group support to students with SEN, focusing on MLD, OTH, PD, and SLCN.
• Assist with classroom management and support the teacher in delivering tailored lessons.
• Help students with personal care needs where necessary, including mobility and communication support.
• Use a range of strategies to encourage students’ participation and learning.
• Develop a strong understanding of each student’s individual needs and adapt support accordingly.
• Work collaboratively with other teaching staff, parents, and external professionals.
• Support students during breaks, lunchtime, and extra-curricular activities.
• Have an enhanced DBS registered to the Updated Service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.

Benefits:

• Work in a supportive and inclusive school environment.
• Be part of a team making a meaningful difference in students' lives.

If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘SEN TA’ ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Haringey!

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.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK. 

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘SEN TA’ in a schoolrole, 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.