SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you seeking a flexible job where you can work as much as you want and when you want?

GSL Education are currently seeking a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant to work in our local schools in Portsmouth. You will be working on a 0-hour contract which gives you the flexibility to work when you want and as much as you want. As a Teaching Assistant, you will be working within the class to support the class teacher with their lessons, you will be working alongside a team of support staff in class and you will be working on a 1-1 basis with a SEN student.

To be successful in this role it is desirable if you:

Have experience working within a school setting
Have experience working with children and/or adults with learning difficulties including ADHD, SEMH and ASC.
Have a good understanding of Special Educational Needs, or a willingness to learn
Be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the role of a Teaching Assistant in a special needs school
Have the ability to engage pupils in their learning and support them in their social, emotional and personal wellbeing

The successful candidate must be:

Nurturing and enthusiastic

Resilient and positive
Confident working with challenging behaviour

To work with GSL Education as a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant, you should:

Have the right to work in the UK.
Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education

Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments.

Please be advised that this role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information about this position, please visit our website to contact the relevant branch. To work with GSL Education in the role of Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit (url removed) to apply online.