Vocational SEN Teaching Assistant

Vocational SEN Teaching Assistant Required in Wareham!

Position: Vocational SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Wareham
Job Type: Full Time/Part Time
Salary: £12.82 - £14.72 per hour
Start Date: Immediate

Are you passionate about supporting young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you have an interest in vocational teaching methods and outdoor education? If so, GSL Education have a perfect role for you to work as a Vocational SEN Teaching Assistant in a local school based in Wareham.

About the school:

The school is an education setting based for 16 – 25+ years old with Special Educational Needs. It is based on 350 acres of beautiful Dorset countryside. The school operate enterprise activities and vocational teaching methods to bridge the gap between education and employment for young people and adults with SEN in Dorset and the local area. The school focuses on vocations like horticulture, agriculture, equine skills and animal care as well as many more, to enrich the lives and education of its pupils. 

About the Role

As a Vocational SEN Teaching Assistant, you’ll support students in areas like horticulture, agriculture, animal care, and equine skills. Working with tutors, you’ll assist with practical lessons, enterprise activities, and help students build confidence and job-readiness in hands-on settings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support students in a variety of vocational subjects, including horticulture, animal care, equine studies, and agriculture.
• Assist in delivering practical lessons in outdoor, hands-on settings.
• Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with SEN.
• Help to foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Monitor and track student progress, providing feedback to teaching staff.
• Assist with day-to-day running of enterprise projects and activities.
• Promote independence and develop students’ employability skills.

Requirements:

• Experience working with young people or adults with Special Educational Needs (SEN) is highly desirable.
• A passion for outdoor education and vocational teaching.
• An understanding of the challenges faced by students with SEN and the ability to adapt to individual needs.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• A flexible, patient, and empathetic approach to supporting students.
• Previous experience in vocational areas such as horticulture, agriculture, or animal care is advantageous, but not essential.

Benefits:

• Be part of a supportive and dedicated team making a real difference in the lives of young people with SEN.
• Work in a beautiful and tranquil 350-acre campus in the heart of the Dorset countryside.
• Gain valuable experience in vocational education and outdoor learning.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.

If you are excited by the prospect of working in an innovative, outdoor learning environment and making a tangible impact in the lives of students with SEN as a Vocational SEN Teaching Assistant in Wareham, we would love to hear from you. To apply, please submit your CV now!

To work with GSL Education as a Vocational SEN Teaching Assistant, you need:

• 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.

Why Choose GSL Education:
At GSL Education, we understand the importance of a supportive and fulfilling work environment.

 Joining the team means benefiting from:

1. Competitive pay rates.
2. A bespoke service tailored to your needs.
3. Dedicated Consultants providing ongoing support.
4. Opportunities for professional development and training.

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 or to apply, please contact Tom Harvey at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as a Vocational SEN Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit (url removed) to apply online.