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SalaryPay: £13 – £14 per hour
Location: Thornhill, Southampton
Contract Type: Long Term, Full Type
Work Hour: 8:45am to 3:15pm
Are you a patient and caring individual with the confidence to work with children having Special Educational Needs (SEN) and help develop their abilities? Do you possess experience supporting children in a classroom setting?
GSL Education is actively seeking an enthusiastic Primary SEN Teaching Assistant for a primary school in Thornhill, Southampton. This role is ideal for those aspiring to gain valuable experience before pursuing teacher training.
About the Primary SEN Teaching Assistant role:
- Establish a warm, caring, and supportive relationship with pupils to create a safe and enjoyable learning environment.
- Support the Class Teacher in various aspects of the day-to-day classroom operations.
- Provide learning support for pupils in both class and 1:1 situations.
- Implement individualised behaviour interventions and prioritize the safety of the children.
The successful candidate should:
- Possess a Teaching Assistant qualification.
- Collaborate with teachers and support students, especially those with autism, Asperger's, and challenging behavior.
- Have prior experience with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in a school setting.
- Be a confident, outgoing, and personable individual with a passion for helping others.
- Demonstrate a nurturing and compassionate approach to supporting teaching and learning.
- Understand how to support the inclusion and progress of students with social, emotional, and mental health needs.
To work as a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant with GSL Education, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have a minimum of 6 months of experience in an educational setting or the healthcare sector.
- Possess an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from the last 2 years.
- Have a DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.
At GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, a tailored service, and dedicated Consultants who will assist you in securing your new role. Whether you're beginning your career or seeking a more balanced work-life, we are committed to supporting you. With our expertise in education recruitment, we have guided numerous candidates to gain the necessary experience and training for roles ranging from Specialist Support Staff and Newly Qualified Teachers to Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists, and Senior Leadership positions.
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 about any of the positions mentioned above, please contact Conor Burgess at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education on the role of SEN Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit (url removed) to apply online.
