We are recruiting for a FULL TIME Teaching Assistant to join a Special Educational Needs department in a high performing college in Cumbria

You will work 6 Hours per day 5 days per week - other shift patterns are available !

As a Teaching Assistant, you will work with post-16 pupils aged 16 to 19. In this role you will be providing 1:1 support to a Learner with Additional Needs . As a Teaching assistant, you will be providing in-class support, assisting with tailored educational plans to meet the diverse needs and abilities of each pupil . You will work in a busy, friendly and supportive department where no 2 days will be the same ! This is a great place to be a Teaching Assistant !!

We are accepting applications from those with Education experience but please apply if you have any of the following experience -

Challenging SEN Provisions, Youth/ Community/ Social services, Residential Support, Ex Military/ Police/ Prison/ security services or Mental Health Support Services (including CRISIS or Suicide prevention), Sports Coaching or any relevant voluntary roles.
Candidates with a relevant Teaching Assistant qualification are also encouraged to apply !

Person Specification for our Teaching Assistant Role :

Experienced in supporting learners in this age group or the desire to
Great rapport builder
Good level of academic ability
Calm kind and positive - very proactive
Organised and able to take instruction
Can participate in, manage, and assist struggling pupils in small intervention groups or 1:1 academic session
A Clear Enhanced DBS registered to the update service or the willingness to complete an immediate application
Check-able work history

We welcome applications from all applicants who feel that they can add value to an already flourishing department and whom can prosper in a highly effective, fast-paced environment.

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 throughout the North East . For more information or to register your interest in this 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.

Also - we are currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants ! If you know of anyone who may be suitable – get them to apply !