SEND Teaching Assistant

2 weeks ago


Gainsborough, United Kingdom Simply Education Ltd Full time

Do you want to make a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable students? Have you considered a role in a Special Educational Needs School? If so, Simply Education would love to talk to you about SEND opportunities in Gainsborough.

Simply Education is currently working with an SEND school in Gainsborough to recruit a dynamic and resilient teaching assistant to join their team as soon as possible

The successful candidates will support vulnerable students with a range of different needs, fostering a positive learning environment and promoting academic success. Each day is different so you must be adaptable and have a strong understanding of Special Educational Needs.

Key responsibilities:

Building Positive Relationships: Establishing trusting and positive relationships with students is essential. Teaching assistants should create a supportive and nurturing environment where students feel safe to express themselves and seek help when needed.
Implementing Behaviour Management Strategies: Teaching assistants often assist in implementing behaviour management strategies outlined in students' behaviour support plans. This may involve using techniques such as positive reinforcement, de-escalation strategies, and conflict resolution skills.
Providing Emotional Support: Students with SEN needs may require additional emotional support. Teaching assistants should be empathetic listeners and provide encouragement and reassurance to help students cope with challenges and build resilience.
Supporting Inclusion: Teaching assistants help promote inclusion by facilitating the participation of students, they may collaborate with teachers to modify activities and assignments to ensure accessibility for all students.The ideal candidate:

Previous experience in a school setting or alternatively, experience in a care setting supporting adults with learning disabilities.
Adaptable, patient and resilient
Relevant qualifications in education or special needs support are advantageous but not essential
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all studentsThe key benefits of working with Simply Education are:

Your very own dedicated consultant
Refer a friend scheme - earning you up to £100 in Amazon vouchers
Access to our unique Professional Learning Specialists who provide 30 free CPD courses
Email and SMS verification of bookings with an online diary
Competitive rates of payAll candidates who register with Simply Education are required to provide references for the previous 2 years of work, as well as complete an enhanced DBS check.

If you are interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to send across an up-to-date CV or please call Orissa at your local Lincoln office on (phone number removed).

If this job is not quite right for you but you are looking for a job in education, please contact the Lincoln office for a confidential discussion on your career and different opportunities that are available



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