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Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant
Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Start Date: ASAP
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Contract: Full-time
Are you passionate about supporting students with special educational needs? GSL Education Lincoln is working closely with SEN and Secondary Schools in Lincoln to locate a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant.
GSL Education’s Lincoln Branch is seeking dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to join and work in Lincoln schools on a full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of young people with additional needs.
Please note: Applicants must have a DBS on the update service.
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with students requiring additional support, helping them reach their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. Your role will involve providing personalized support, assisting with classroom activities, and ensuring each student’s individual needs are met.
SEN Teaching Assistant Key Responsibilities:
- Individual Support: Provide 1:1 or small group support to students with special educational needs, tailoring your approach to meet their unique requirements.
- Classroom Assistance: Assist the classroom teacher in creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
- Personal Care: Support students with personal care needs, ensuring their well-being and comfort throughout the school day.
- Behaviour Management: Implement positive behaviour management strategies to help students develop social and emotional skills.
- Resource Preparation: Help prepare learning materials and resources to support teaching and learning activities.
- Progress Monitoring: Assist in monitoring and recording student progress, contributing to the planning and assessment process.
SEN Teaching Assistant Requirements:
- Experience: Previous experience working with children or young people with special educational needs is highly desirable. Knowledge of additional needs such as Autism, Learning Difficulties, Speech, Language and Communication Needs, and Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs is beneficial.
- Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, patience, and the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
- Commitment: A genuine passion for working with students with additional needs and a commitment to their development and well-being.
- Flexibility: Ability to adapt to varying needs and situations within the school environment.
- Team Teach Trained – Required
How to Apply:
If you are a compassionate and dedicated individual with a passion for supporting students with special educational needs, we would love to hear from you. To apply for this rewarding opportunity, please contact Olivia Davey at GSL Education and submit an up-to-date CV via the application link.
Join GSL Education now and help create an inclusive and supportive learning environment for students with special educational needs. Apply today to start making a difference!
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including a relevant enhanced DBS.
