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We are currently working with a SEN Secondary School in Portsmouth. We are looking for a pro-active and personable individual to support in KS3 and KS4 classes who cater for pupils with SEN and SEMH needs. The school’s focus is providing a nurturing environment that enables the pupils to engage successfully in all aspects of learning.

Role of an SEN Teaching Assistant:

Supporting the class Teacher (4-8 pupils per class)
Supporting with outdoor day trips and activity days
Embrace all aspects of the school’s visions and core values
Working with pupils with ASC, complex needs, challenging behaviours
Full-time 8:30am to 3:30pm
1:1 and small group work ensuring pupils stay on track with the curriculum

The ideal candidate will:

Have lots of patience, be proactive and resilient! - this role can be challenging, but it is very rewarding!
Experience working within a SEN/SEMH school (not essential)
A strong ability to develop relationships and rapport with pupils
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

If you have suitable experience or feel the experiences you have can be adapted into a SEN school, 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 Jack Rutterford 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 (url removed) to apply online.