Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Oldbury

Daily Rate: £85 - £95

Employment: Long term to permanent Monday to Friday (8.30am – 4pm)

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with complex and profound learning difficulties? Do you have experience working with these exceptional individuals? If so, we have the perfect role for you!

GSL Education are currently supporting a school in Oldbury are looking for experienced special educational needs (SEN) teaching assistants who will be involved with working 1:1 and small groups with children with Extremely Challenging Behaviour, Autism, ADHD, Aggression, SEMH, PMLD, Looked After Children, CSE/CSA, those who are at risk of harm to themselves or others as well as individuals with Attachment difficulties.
 
Responsibilities:

• Providing 1:1 behaviour support to pupils with challenging behaviour and SEN requirements
• Managing and implementing appropriate structures to manage challenging behaviour
• Acting like a positive role model and providing nurture support
• Providing numeracy and literacy booster sessions out of the classroom
• Ensuring you read about the child’s requirements
• The care and welfare of pupils to include toileting and feeding as required.
• To assist pupils with dress/changing for activities/personal hygiene

Requirements:

• High standards of written and spoken English.
• NVQ Level 2 Childcare, Learning and Development or equivalent qualification.
• Willing to undertake all training necessary to perform the role.

• Applications from Teaching graduates as well as individuals who have personal experience supporting vulnerable individuals are also encouraged are welcome to apply.
• The school requires candidates with previous experience working with children with complex and profound learning difficulties.

Please note that your application will be subject to two relevant and satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check (we can assist you with details on how to start a new application).

You must have the right to work in the UK.

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. 

For further information on this role or to apply, please do not hesitate to contact Sharan at GSL Education on  (phone number removed) or email sharan.virdee @(url removed)