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GSL Education

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • People, HR & Administration
    Education & Teaching
  • Chelmsford

AI generated summary

  • You must manage behavior confidently, build professional student relationships, inspire learning, communicate well, handle pressure, and have strong safeguarding knowledge. Enhanced DBS is essential.
  • You will support children with special needs in an SEN school, covering general sickness and promoting a broad, balanced curriculum while aiming to inspire and achieve high standards.

Requirements

  • Have confidence managing behaviour
  • Be able to demonstrate your ability to build professional relationships with students
  • Have a fun but firm presence
  • Have an interest in education
  • Have good communication skills
  • Work well under pressure
  • Have the ability to inspire students to be active in learning
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection
  • Successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service

Responsibilities

  • You will be supporting children with a range of Special Needs
  • The School is an SEN school
  • The School has high expectations of what the children can achieve and strive to innovate and inspire all children, through a broad and balanced curriculum
  • Day to day cover also needed to cover general sickness
  • The client is also flexible on the amount of days you can work

FAQs

What is the location of the Special Needs Assistant position?

The position is located in Chelmsford.

What is the salary range for this role?

The salary for the Special Needs Assistant position ranges from £85 to £100 per day.

When is the start date for this role?

The start date for this position is ASAP (as soon as possible).

What type of school is hiring for this position?

The hiring school is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ SEN (Special Educational Needs) School.

What kind of support will I be providing in this role?

In this role, you will be supporting children with a range of special needs, primarily in an autism base.

Is previous experience required for this position?

While previous experience working with students who have challenging behavior is an advantage, applications from candidates with varying experience are welcome.

What qualities are required to apply for this position?

Applicants should have confidence in managing behavior, the ability to build professional relationships with students, good communication skills, a fun but firm presence, and an interest in education.

Does the role involve flexible work days?

Yes, the client is flexible regarding the number of days you can work, and day-to-day cover is also needed for general sickness.

What are the safeguarding requirements for this role?

The role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must pass all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

How can I apply for this position?

To apply for this position, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, or contact Jessie Dowden for more information.

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GSL Education

GSL Education...... Taking Learning Forward!

Human Resources
Industry
11-50
Employees
2000
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

GSL Education is a recruitment agency specialising in providing teaching and support staff to schools across the UK. They focus on connecting educators with schools that match their skills and aspirations, ensuring a positive impact on student learning and development. Their ultimate mission is to improve the quality of education by supplying schools with highly qualified and passionate professionals. The purpose of GSL Education is to support the educational sector by helping schools find the best possible talent.