Location: Canterbury
Salary: £93.30 per day
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time, Long-Term / Day-to-Day
Are you a caring and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity to support children and young people with additional needs?
GSL Education Kent Branch are seeking a motivated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to work with fabulous schools in Canterbury. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and helping them develop their confidence, learning, and independence.
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and other support staff to provide tailored support to pupils, helping them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their potential.
Key Responsibilities of the Special Educational Needs TA:
Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils with SEN.
Assist pupils with their learning and classroom activities.
Support students with their social, emotional, and behavioural needs.
Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
Encourage pupils to participate confidently in lessons and school activities.
Support teachers with classroom management and learning activities.
Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
Requirements for the SEN TA role:
Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
Experience supporting pupils with SEN, SEND, SEMH, or behavioural needs is an advantage.
A caring, patient, and positive approach.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a school team.
A genuine passion for supporting pupils and helping them achieve their potential.
An enhanced DBS registered on the update service or willingness to apply through GSL Education.
Benefits of Joining GSL Education:
Competitive daily pay of £93.30.
Flexible full-time, part-time, long-term, and day-to-day opportunities.
Support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement.
Opportunities to gain valuable experience in different school settings.
Access to training and professional development opportunities.
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 Canterbury.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘SEN Teaching Assistant’ role, or to be considered, please click apply now to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch
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