Full-Time Teaching Assistant

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Are you a passionate individual eager to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students with special educational needs?

GSL Education Bournemouth Branch are currently collaborating with a highly regarded SEN-based school situated in Weymouth that is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Full-Time Teaching Assistant to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide tailored educational support to students, helping them achieve their full potential.

As a Full-Time Teaching Assistant in an SEN-based school, you will play a crucial role in supporting the individual learning and behavioural needs of students. You will work closely with teachers and other support staff to create an inclusive and supportive educational environment tailored to each student's needs.

Full-Time Teaching Assistant

Location: Weymouth

Salary: £12.82 Per Hour, depending on experience

Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/ Full-time

Why Join GSL Education

• Work in a collaborative and supportive team that values your contributions.
• Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Gain valuable experience working in different educational settings and with a variety of students.
• Continuous support from a dedicated consultant.
  
  

Essential Qualities That We Are Looking For

• Offer tailored assistance to individual students with special educational needs to help them overcome learning challenges and achieve academic success.
• Aid the teacher in lesson preparation, classroom management, and the facilitation of engaging and effective lessons.
• Assist in assessing and recording students' progress, providing valuable feedback to the teacher to inform instructional strategies.
• Help maintain a supportive and encouraging classroom atmosphere that fosters student participation and confidence.
• Assist in tracking the progress of students, providing regular feedback to teachers and contributing to individual education plans (IEPs).
• Work closely with teachers, parents and other staff members to implement effective support strategies tailored to each student’s needs.
  
  

The Successful Candidate Will

• Be a recent graduate with a degree in Education or a related field.
• Prior experience working as a Full-Time Teaching Assistant in an SEN-based educational support role. Additionally, experience in Behaviour Management is required
• Have an understanding and compassionate approach to helping the students in an inclusive learning environment.
• Possess a comprehensive understanding of special educational needs and effective teaching methodologies, excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  
  

What Do We Want From You: To thrive in these roles, you should:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an updated CV (with two relevant references from the last two years and covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps)
• An enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
  
  

Join Us Today!

We welcome applications from all applicants who feel that they can add value to an already flourishing department and make a significant impact on the educational journey of students.

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 staff in schools throughout Weymouth.

For more information or to register your interest inthe ‘Full-Time Teaching Assistant’ role,or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and our dedicated consultant, Tom Harvey, will be in touch.