SEN Teaching Assistant
12 hours ago
Plymouth
SPECIAL NEEDS TEACHING ASSISTANT (Full Time, Temporary to Permanent Opportunity) PLYMOUTH Start Date: ASAP Are you passionate about making a genuine difference in the lives of young people? Do you have the resilience, empathy, and drive to support students who need guidance beyond the traditional classroom setting? GSL Education are proud to be working with a specialist SEMH provision in PLYMOUTH seeking MULTIPLE SEN TEACHING ASSISTANTS to join their team on a full-time basis, with a permanent position on offer. MULTIPLE VACANCIES AVAILABLE. About the Provision This specialist setting supports students aged 5–16 with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs. Many students also have additional needs outlined in their EHCPs, including Autism, ADHD, and Moderate Learning Difficulties. The provision takes a highly personalised and therapeutic approach to education. Learning is often delivered in smaller groups or on a 1:1/ 2:1 basis, with a strong emphasis on engagement through activity-based learning, particularly sports and outdoor education. A significant portion of the role involves off-site sessions, helping students re-engage with learning in a more practical, relationship-driven environment. The Role As a Learning Mentor, you will: Build strong, trusting relationships with students who may display challenging behaviour Support students both on-site and off-site, often through sports-based or activ...