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Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: £12.82 - £14.72
Start: ASAP
At GSL Education, we are dedicated to providing inclusive and supportive education for children with learning difficulties and additional needs, including physical disabilities, language disorders, and autism spectrum disorders. We believe in creating a nurturing environment where every child can thrive.
Position Overview: We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will work closely with children aged 2-18 years who have diverse learning needs, providing tailored support to help them achieve their developmental goals and prepare for school.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individualized support to children with learning difficulties and additional needs.
- Implement nurturing and educational strategies to promote development and growth.
- Collaborate with families and professionals to create personalized learning plans.
- Foster an inclusive and engaging environment that encourages participation and exploration.
- Monitor and assess progress, adapting approaches as necessary to meet each child’s needs.
Qualifications:
- Experience working with children with special educational needs, including physical disabilities, language disorders, and autism spectrum disorders.
- Relevant qualifications in early childhood education or special education.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with families and professionals.
- A compassionate, patient, and adaptable approach to working with children.
To work with GSL Education as a SEN 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 SEN Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit (url removed) to apply online.
