Have you ever supported students with special needs in a classroom setting? Can you accommodate children's demands for both personal welfare and education?
For a fantastic Primary school in Portsmouth, GSL Education is thrilled to be hiring a committed and hardworking 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant. The chosen candidate must have experience working with students who have SEND (including ASC, ADHD, and SEMH) in a classroom context. They must also be able to demonstrate a variety of behavior management techniques to effectively nurture young students one-on-one.

Key responsibilities:

Every student should be given challenges and encouragement as they advance.
Ensure that all pupils are motivated to learn and to achieve their full potential.
Possess prior experience providing care for young people who are experiencing social, emotional, and mental health challenges.
Develop a close bond with each student to help them reach their full potential.
Make learning enjoyable and promote participation in lessons.

We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic, dedicated, and passionate about supporting students with special educational needs. The ideal candidate will have:

Experience working with children with special educational needs, either in a school or similar setting (desirable).
Knowledge and understanding of a range of special educational needs (e.g., ASD, ADHD, dyslexia).
The ability to build strong, trusting relationships with students, staff and parents.
A positive, patient and adaptable approach to working with students.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Relevant qualifications such as a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable but not essential).
A commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of children.

To work with GSL Education as a SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA), 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 an Enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.

If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)' ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school in Portsmouth!

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 across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)' in a Primary school 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.