SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)

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

Do you have the compassion and drive to support students with SEMH and make a real difference in their lives?

GSL Education are looking for a dedicated and empathetic SEN Teaching Assistant to join a dynamic team in Camden. This role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of students, helping them overcome challenges and succeed both academically and socially.

Responsibilities of the SEN TA:

• Offer tailored support to students with SEMH, helping them manage their emotions and behaviour within the classroom.
• Collaborate with teachers to deliver individualised learning plans that suit each student’s needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage students to engage with the curriculum.
• Create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where students feel understood and respected.
• Track and report on student progress, contributing to their emotional and academic development.

Requirements of the SEN TA:

• Experience working with children or young people with SEMH is essential.
• A strong understanding of the challenges SEMH can present to learning and development.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to form positive, supportive relationships with students.
• Excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to adapt to the individual needs of students and provide a tailored approach to support.
• Relevant qualifications in special education, childcare, or a related field (e.g., CACHE Level 2 or 3) are desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and with other professionals.
• 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 Camden!

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.