SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Portsmouth

Salary: £12.82 to £14.72 per hour

Full-time, Long-term

GSL Education are looking for a passionate Teaching Assistant to join a specialist alternative provision based in Portsmouth.

The school is a Social, Emotional, Mental Health (SEMH) provision which provides education for those pupils who have been permanently excluded from mainstream school. The school also offers a provision for those pupils with medical/mental health needs which prevent them from accessing their mainstream place.

THE IDEAL SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT:

Must be a patient and reliable
Be able to work well in a team
Be proactive in meeting student's needs
Have 1:1 experience with children with SEN
Should be able to empathise with their pupils and be able to set a good example

THE SEN TEACHING ASSISTANT ROLE:

Supporting the teaching and learning of SEN pupils across the school, working with struggling pupils or those who have become stifled by the curriculum
Helping them meet their potential through smaller booster groups and 1:1 session
Supporting pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs
Working closely with the SENCO to monitor and advance developments in both academic and social areas

CONTRACT DETAILS

Location – Portsmouth
Position - SEMH Teaching Assistant
Type of work - Group and One to One (1:1) sessions
Start date - ASAP
Duration/Likely Duration – Ongoing
Contract type - Temp to Perm
Full time/part time - Full time
Minimum rate of pay - £12.82 to £14.72 per hour
Hours - 8:30 – 15:30

If you think you're the ideal candidate for this role, please apply now!

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 any of the positions mentioned above, please contact Conor Burgess at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education on the role of SEN Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit www.gsleducation.com to apply online.