SEN Teaching Assistant - September

SENTeaching Assistant 

Start date: September 2024

Location: Bournemouth and Christchurch

Hourly rate: £12.82

Full-time (term-time only)  

Are you interested in working with pupils with additional needs or challenging behaviour? 

GSL Education are currently working closely with a variety of primary schools in Bournemouth and the surrounding areas to help support their staffing needs. There is a focus on finding nurturing individuals who have a passion for providing personalised support for pupils who need additional support and provision in order for them to be able to access the lessons and build positive relationships with both adults and peers.

The ideal candidate required for this role will be resilient, committed and have a positive attitude to better the lives of their pupils. The role will involve supporting both teachers and pupils, helping to keep the students engaged in their learning and enjoying their time at school.

To be successful for this role, the ideal candidate will; 

• Have experience in supporting children/ young people with special educational needs (SEN)  
• Comfortable working in environments with challenging needs and behaviour 
• A passion and desire to work with students that have additional needs 
• Be available 5 days per week as continuity and commitment is important to help build positive rapport with pupils

Experience desirable in: 

• Mainstream or SEN schools  
• Youth Work 
• Sports coaches and mentors 
• Graduates in Sport, Psychology, Drama and Counselling and Therapy 

 
If you are interested, please apply now! 

 
To work with GSL Education as a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant, you should: 
 

• 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 

 
Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you.

 
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 Susie Beveridge 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. 

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