SEN Teaching Assistant

Are you a caring, patient and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs?

GSL Education are currently recruiting for a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Colchester
, providing 1:1 support to a child with SEN
.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEN TA or someone with strong transferable experience who is looking for a rewarding long-term, full-time role within a primary school.

As a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
, you will work closely with the class teacher and wider school team to provide consistent, nurturing and tailored support to a child with additional needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing dedicated 1:1 support to a child with SEN within the classroom
• Supporting the pupil to access learning and participate in classroom activities
• Helping the child develop confidence, independence and positive relationships
• Supporting communication, social development and emotional wellbeing
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement with learning
• Helping with classroom routines, transitions and structured activities
• Adapting your approach to meet the individual needs of the pupil
• Working closely with the class teacher, SENCO and wider support team
• Creating a calm, positive and inclusive learning environment
• Supporting the pupil to achieve their individual learning and development goals

The school is looking for someone who is:

• Experienced as a Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or Classroom Assistant
• Experienced working with children, ideally within a primary school, nursery, childcare or educational setting
• Passionate about supporting children with SEN / SEND / additional needs
• Patient, caring, calm and empathetic
• Confident providing 1:1 support
• Able to build strong and trusting relationships with children
• Reliable, proactive and adaptable
• Confident working as part of a wider school team
• Able to encourage positive behaviour and support emotional regulation

Experience supporting children with autism, ADHD, SEMH, communication needs, learning difficulties or behavioural needs would be highly desirable
, although candidates with strong transferable experience are also encouraged to apply.

• ASAP start
• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a primary school
• Dedicated support from your GSL Education consultant
• Access to training and professional development opportunities
• Potential for further long-term and permanent opportunities
• Competitive rates of payA rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to a child's education and development