SEN Teaching Assistant

Description:

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: York, North Yorkshire

Salary: £83 - £100 per day

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Type: Full-Time

GSL Education are seeking SEN Teaching Assistants to work at a Special Educational Needs School located in York, North Yorkshire. This is a mixed position that involves working with class teachers to ensure that lessons are delivered in accordance with students' individualised learning goals, and support students on a 1:1 basis.

About the School:

The school is a distinguished educational institution committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
The school is made up of a team of educators who are passionate about nurturing the potential of each student.
The school offers exceptional education to students with additional needs related to social, emotional, and mental health.
The school supports a large number of students with additional learning or neurodevelopmental challenges, such as ADHD and Autism.
The school's curriculum is designed to be engaging, relevant, and stimulating, providing a solid foundation for future success.
The school’s focus is on academic achievement, personal development, and community engagement which reflets their belief in empowering students to become confident, responsible, and compassionate individuals ready to make a positive impact in the world.
SEN Teaching Assistants Responsibilities:

Assist teachers with lesson planning, delivering lessons under the teacher's guidance, and helping students with their learning on a 1:1 and small group basis.
Provide dedicated support to students with SEN, both in and out of the classroom environment.
Foster a positive and inclusive learning atmosphere, ensuring the well-being and engagement of students with SEN.
Working with class teachers, other support staff and the senior leadership team to provide the best educational, emotional, and social support that you can.
Be involved in assessing students' work and providing feedback.
Assist with maintaining classroom discipline and supporting students with behavioural issues.
Work with students with special educational and help them adapt to teaching methods and materials.
SEN Teaching Assistants Requirements:

Must hold the Right to Work in the UK.
Have a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, or Special Needs Teaching Assistant qualification.
You should have relevant childcare, education, or special needs-based experience for a minimum of 6 months.  
Be aware of and knowledgeable about different additional needs such as ASC, ADHD, MLD and SEMH.
Passionate to work with young people to ensure barriers to learning are overcome.
Be confident in the delivery of pre-planned lessons and interventions.
The ability to manage and promote positive behaviour in-line with school policy.
Hold a Child only DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.
GSL Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

For more information, or to apply for the position, please send your CV to Kerry Fowler or call our North Yorkshire office today. Alternatively, please apply via the application link, or please visit the GSL Education website to apply online, or submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. We look forward to hearing from you