SEN Teaching Assistant - Dinnington

Posted 9 days 19 hours ago by GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED

Permanent
Full Time
Education Jobs
Yorkshire, Dinnington, United Kingdom, S25 1
Job Description

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant - Dinnington

About the School

This welcoming and well-resourced setting is committed to providing tailored support for pupils with a range of additional needs. Staff work closely together to create a calm, structured and nurturing environment where every child is given the opportunity to progress at their own pace. The school values patience, consistency and strong, trusting relationships between staff and pupils.

About the Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with additional learning needs both in and out of the classroom. Working closely with class teachers and SEN staff, you will help adapt learning activities, provide targeted support and encourage pupils to build confidence and independence in their learning.

Responsibilities
  • Support pupils with SEN on a 1:1 and small group basis
  • Assist the class teacher in adapting learning activities to meet individual needs
  • Help maintain a calm, structured and supportive classroom environment
  • Encourage positive engagement and participation in learning
  • Support pupils with communication, focus and emotional regulation
  • Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff
Requirements
  • Experience working with children or young people, ideally with SEN
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Patient, empathetic and supportive approach
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • A genuine commitment to supporting pupils with additional needs
  • 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 a DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education

This is a rewarding opportunity to join a supportive school in Dinnington and make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs.

To work with GSL Education as a SEN Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link. For more information or to apply, please contact Tom Knight at at GSL Education as soon as possible.