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Job Title: Primary SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £86 - £100 per day (Depending on experience)
Start: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Ready to make a real difference in the lives of young learners?
Join GSL Education as a Primary SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) at a specialist primary school in Sheffield and help shape positive learning experiences every day!
Role Overview:
As a Primary SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA), you'll be a key player in creating a nurturing and structured environment for children with additional needs. Collaborate with class teachers, SEN specialists, and therapists to provide tailored support, ensuring each child thrives academically and emotionally.
Key Responsibilities:
- One-to-one and small group support: Engage students in their learning journey and help them develop essential skills.
- Implementing personalised learning plans: Adapt teaching materials to meet each child's unique needs.
- Encouraging social and emotional development: Use strategies to boost confidence, resilience, and independence.
- Providing sensory and behavioural support: Apply de-escalation techniques when necessary.
- Assisting with speech and language interventions: Work alongside therapists to support children's communication needs.
- Helping with structured routines: Ensure a safe, consistent, and engaging learning experience.
- Supporting personal care needs: Assist with toileting and mobility when required.
- Monitoring progress and providing feedback: Contribute to individual education plans (IEPs) and liaise with SEN professionals.
Requirements:
- Availability: Full-time commitment with consistency and reliability.
- Experience: Previous experience working with children with SEN in a primary school setting.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualification in Education, Childcare, Health & Social Care, or Special Educational Needs Support (e.g., CACHE Level 2/3, NVQ, or equivalent).
- Communication Methods: Experience with Makaton, PECS, or AAC devices (desirable).
- Behaviour Management: Familiarity with positive behaviour management strategies and de-escalation techniques.
- Approach: Patient, empathetic, and proactive in working with children.
- Documentation: Updated CV (covering the last ten years, barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or willingness to apply for one).
Why GSL Education?
- Competitive Pay: Daily rate reflecting your experience and expertise.
- Professional Development: Access to ongoing training in a highly regarded specialist provision.
- Support: A dedicated consultant providing career guidance.
- Impact: Make a profound difference in students' education, confidence, and future aspirations.
- Team Environment: Work in a supportive and collaborative setting committed to inclusive and high-quality education.
If you are a passionate and skilled Primary SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA) looking for a rewarding opportunity in Sheffield, apply today! Join GSL Education and be part of a team that transforms lives.
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 for staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Primary SEN Teaching Assistant (SEN TA)' role, please click ‘apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
