SEND Teaching Assistant

Seeking a SEND Teaching Assistant in Westminster!

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Westminster
Pay Rate: £90-£100 a day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time

Do you have a passion for transforming lives?

Join our vibrant team and make a lasting impact by supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)!

About the Role:

As a SEND Teaching Assistant (TA) in Westminster, you will play a vital role in supporting students with Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD), Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). You will help them overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential. Embrace this incredible chance to create meaningful change within a nurturing and inclusive educational community.

About the School:

This school offers a unique blend of mainstream-style education with a specialist approach, particularly designed for students with special educational needs. This school is committed to removing barriers and fostering an environment where creativity and individualism are celebrated.

The curriculum of the school is tailored to each student's unique learning profile, ensuring they receive the support needed to thrive both academically and personally. The school s goal is to empower students with the confidence, skills, and knowledge they need to become happy, capable, and globally aware people.

Key Responsibilities of SEND Teaching Assistant (TA):

• Assist in the development and implementation of individualised education plans for students with SEND.
• Provide one-on-one and small group support to students with MLD, ADD, and ADHD.
• Monitor and assess student progress, providing feedback to teachers and adjusting support strategies as necessary.
• Collaborate with teachers, support staff, and parents to ensure a cohesive approach to student development.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Use a variety of teaching methods to engage and motivate students.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and report to teachers, parents, and other relevant parties.

Requirements of a SEND Teaching Assistant (TA):

• Prior experience in a similar role is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to establish trust and rapport with all members of the school community.
• Deep commitment to helping students with SEND.
• Relevant qualifications or training in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) education preferred.

To work with GSL Education as a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will need:

• 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 an enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.

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 for staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the SEND Teaching Assistant role in Westminster, 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.

Join us as a SEND Teaching Assistant and help shape the future of our students!