Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant
Location: Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire
Start Date: September 2024
Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Contract: Full-time
Are you passionate about supporting students with special educational needs? GSL Hull's offfice are working closley with a Multiacademy Trust Secondary School to locate a 1:1 teaching assistant.
GSL Education Hull Branch are seeking dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistants to join a school in Hull on a full-time basis, with positions starting 02 September 2024. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of young people with additional needs.
Must have a DBS on the update serivce.
About the School:
- Mixed Secondary School consisting of around 1500 students age 11-16.
- Alternative Provision on site.
- Well respected and large school, who are part of a Multi-Academy trust.
- The schools unlitmate purpose is to do everything that we can to ensure that our students are given the best opportunity to succeed well beyond their school life.
- Be part of a well respected school who take pride in what they achieve.
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with students who require additional support, helping them to achieve their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. Your role will involve providing personalized support, assisting with classroom activities, and ensuring that 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 support students in developing 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. You should have a solid understanding of additional needs such as Autism, Learning Difficulties, Speech, Language and Communication Needs and Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs.
- 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.
SEN Teaching Assistant:
- Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
- Supportive Environment: Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Flexible Opportunities: Supply basis allows for flexibility in your working schedule.
- Impactful Role: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with special educational needs.
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 Dena Gillies at GSL Education as soon as possible, and submit an up-to-date CV via the application link.
Join GSL Education this September and contribute to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment for students with special educational needs. Apply now to start making a difference!
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 a relevant enhanced DBS.
