SEN Teaching Assistant (KS2-4) Location: St Austell Salary: £80 - £95 per day Start Date: September Do you enjoy working with children? Are you an empathetic individual looking to support young children with special needs in their learning and development? We at GSL Education St Austell are delighted to be recruiting a friendly and proactive individual to work as an SEN Teaching Assistant at a client school located in St Austell. The appointed candidate will need to be patient and caring towards the children, whilst providing support according to their needs. The successful SEN Teaching Assistant will work with a tight-knit team of teaching assistants to create an inspiring learning environment for pupils. These pupils range from 11-16 with ASD and SEMH. The school is passionate about improving outcomes for young learners, encouraging life skills, and developing social skills through play and education, whilst having fun. Responsibilities: Provide support and assistance to students with special educational needs (SEN) within the classroom setting. Implement individualised education plans (IEPs) and adapt teaching methods to meet the specific needs of SEN students. Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment, promoting the social, emotional, and academic development of SEN students. Collaborate with teachers, parents, and other professionals to monitor student progress and address any concerns or challenges. Provide one-to-one support or small group interventions as needed to facilitate learning and development. Assist SEN students with personal care needs, mobility, or sensory requirements, ensuring their safety and well-being. Help to create and maintain resources and materials tailored to the needs of SEN students, promoting independence and engagement. Attend training sessions and workshops to enhance knowledge and skills in supporting SEN students effectively. Uphold school policies and procedures regarding safeguarding, confidentiality, and behaviour management, promoting a positive and inclusive school culture. Minimum Requirements: Have the right to work in the UK. Meet GSL's safer recruitment background checks. Have a Child Enhanced DBS certificate or be willing to apply for one. Be committed to safeguarding. Be adaptable, enthusiastic, and enjoy working with young people of all backgrounds. GSL Education offers: Excellent rates of pay. Direct links to local schools. Dedicated Consultants who will support your employment needs. Commitment to providing an exceptional standard of support to candidates and client schools. To work with GSL Education, 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 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 on the update service, or completing an application for a new check. For more information or to register your interest in the SEN Teaching Assistant - St Austell 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
