SEN Teaching Assistant

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: South Shields
Daily Rate: £65 – £85
Start Date: Late October

GSL Education in Newcastle are actively recruiting for an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant for a renowned special needs school and academy in South Shields, from October 2021.

The school is a specialist ASD setting with learners across KS2 3 and 4. The young people have learning difficulties and complex needs. The position is Monday to Friday working (phone number removed)pm. The positions are all long term for at least a school term for the right candidates.

The role includes:

Assisting with promoting good , safe behaviour and kindness and helping to deliver academic work
Treating children equally and with respect , whilst creating positive boundaries.
Ensure a good relationship with parents and colleagues to create a protective environment so that children feel safe.
Helping learners understand lessons and educational activity delivered by the teacher.
The role involves assisting with individual pupils or across a class with other support assistants
Qualities we look for:

Experience with young people or adults in any setting
Knowledge about Primary National Curriculum or Secondary
Resilience, confidence, and proactivity
The ability to build rapport with hard to reach young people
Experience or a desire to gain experience , in an ASD setting
You must have a child-only enhanced DBS on the update service or be willing to make one through GSL.***

GSL Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All our roles are subject to relevant checks and procedures. Our advertised teaching roles relate to real vacancies that exist at our client schools. We also offer, via our partner , access to accredited Education relevant CPD courses.

In addition to that, GSL Education is currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants.

For further informations on this role, please contact Sarah or Joshua at GSL Education Newcastle or visit (url removed)