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Looking for a Full-time Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant in Southampton, Hampshire!
Are you passionate about supporting students with special educational needs and looking for a rewarding role in education?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at a secondary school in Southampton, with a competitive pay rate between £17,500 to £19,500 per year (based on experience). This role is set to start ASAP or from Easter 2025, with the potential for a permanent contract after a probation period. If you're eager to make a positive impact on a student's learning journey, we want to hear from you!
About the Role
As a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work on a one-to-one basis with a student with Autism who is on an Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP). You will play a crucial role in supporting the students’ educational and personal development, ensuring they have the best possible learning experience.
Key Responsibilities of SEN Teaching Assistant (TA)
- Provide one-to-one support to a student with Autism, following their EHCP.
- Assist the students with their learning activities, ensuring they remain engaged and on task.
- Support the student's social and emotional development, promoting a positive and inclusive environment.
- Collaborate with teachers and other staff members to ensure the students’ needs are met.
- Maintain accurate records of the student's progress and any issues that arise.
- Implement strategies to manage and support the students’ behaviour effectively.
Requirements of SEN Teaching Assistant (TA)
- Experience working with students with special educational needs, particularly Autism, is advantageous.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with the students, teachers, and colleagues.
- Ability to manage and support the student's behaviour, maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Flexibility and adaptability to work in different classroom settings and with various age groups.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to work in a supportive school environment where your contributions will be valued and appreciated.
- Chance to gain valuable experience and develop your skills in an educational setting.
- Potential for a permanent contract after a probation period.
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 for staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the Secondary 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.
Join us as a Secondary SEN Teaching Assistant and help shape the future of our students in Southampton!
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