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Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant (SEND TA)
Location: North Shields
Salary: £84 - £110 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Daily Supply, Long-Term
Are you calm, patient, and committed to creating inclusive learning environments? If so, this SEND Teaching Assistant opportunity in North Shields could be the perfect next step in your career.
GSL Education are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join one of our supportive partner schools in North Shields. You will work closely with teachers and other professionals to support pupils with a range of special educational needs, helping to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where every child can thrive.
Role Responsibilities of the SEND Teaching Assistant (SEND TA):
- Provide tailored support to pupils with additional learning needs, both inside and outside the classroom.
- Assist the class teacher in planning and delivering differentiated learning activities.
- Promote positive behaviour and social interaction among students.
- Help maintain an inclusive and structured environment conducive to learning.
- Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback to teachers and SENCOs.
- Work collaboratively with staff, therapists, and parents/carers to support student development.
Job Requirements:
- Experience working with children or young people with SEND in an educational or care setting.
- A nurturing, empathetic, and patient approach to supporting learners.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
- Understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and the ability to manage challenging behaviour appropriately.
- Relevant qualifications such as CACHE Level 2/3, Team Teach training, or similar are desirable but not essential.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Why Choose GSL Education?
- Competitive daily rates of pay depending on your experience.
- Supportive consultants who are experts in SEND placements.
- Access to ongoing CPD opportunities.
- A chance to genuinely impact pupils’ lives and education outcomes.
If you are a dedicated educator seeking part-time opportunities to support student achievement across North Shields, apply today to join a growing network of committed teaching professionals.
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 across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘SEND TA’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and get in touch directly with Saif at (url removed) for more information.
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