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Job Title: Specialist Secondary Teaching and Learning Assistant
Location: High Peak, Derbyshire
Salary: £90 - £110 per day (Depending on experience).
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-Day / Long-Term, Full-Time / Part-Time
Are you a dedicated Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting secondary school students?
GSL Education are currently seeking a Specialist Secondary Teaching and Learning Assistant for a well-established school in High Peak. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are motivated to provide targeted support for students with varying educational needs, ensuring they thrive in an inclusive and stimulating environment.
Role Overview:
In this role, you will work closely with secondary school teachers to deliver targeted support to students with special educational needs (SEN), including Autism, ADHD and other learning difficulties. You will be assisting in the planning and delivery of lessons, providing one-on-one and small-group support and ensuring that students have access to the resources and assistance they need to succeed.
Specialist Secondary Teaching and Learning Assistant Key Responsibilities:
- Provide tailored support to students with SEN in the classroom, assisting with lesson delivery, classroom activities and individual learning tasks.
- Work closely with students in small groups or one-on-one sessions to ensure they fully engage with the curriculum and achieve academic success.
- Monitor student progress, providing feedback to the teacher and contributing to individual learning plans.
- Support students in their emotional and social development, encouraging positive behaviour and conflict resolution.
- Assist with the preparation of resources and materials to aid in lesson delivery, ensuring that all students can access learning materials.
- Help with behaviour management, ensuring that students remain focused and on-task while promoting a calm and structured learning environment.
- Collaborate with other support staff and professionals to ensure a holistic approach to supporting students’ learning and personal development.
- Contribute to the school’s inclusive ethos by supporting students from diverse backgrounds and with varying needs.
Specialist Secondary Teaching and Learning Assistant Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, particularly in a secondary school setting.
- A strong understanding of SEN, including working with students who have Autism, ADHD and other learning challenges.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to engage effectively with students, teachers and parents.
- A proactive and positive approach to supporting students in overcoming academic and personal challenges.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and flexibility.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
What does GSL Education Offer?
- Offering a pay rate of £90 - £110 per day, recognising the importance of your role.
- A dedicated consultant providing personalised career support.
- The chance to work in a rewarding and impactful role within a supportive school setting.
- A pathway to securing permanent employment within an inclusive educational environment.
If you are an empathetic, patient and committed individual, we encourage you to apply for this Specialist Secondary Teaching and Learning Assistant position. Submit your CV to GSL Education today and take the next step in your educational career.
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 ‘Specialist Secondary Teaching and Learning Assistant’ role, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.
