Jobs, fresher vacancy - SEN Teaching Assistant • Gloucestershire

Company: Teaching Personnel Ltd

Gloucestershire

SEN Teaching Assistant Job – Gloucester | Post-16 Specialist College (Ages 16–25)Now hiring: SEN Teaching Assistant in Gloucester Full-time | Term-time | Post-16 Education | Ages 16–25Are you looking for a rewarding SEN Teaching Assistant job in Gloucester? Are you currently working in care and thinking about a career change into education? This role could be the ideal opportunity for you.We are a specialist post-16 college located just off the Gloucester Docks, and we are recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support students aged 16–25 with a range of Special Educational Needs. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates from care, support work, or health and social care backgrounds who are looking for a new challenge in a stable, fulfilling education environment. Why Apply for This SEN Teaching Assistant Role? Excellent behaviour across the college and a positive learning environmentModern facilities in a convenient Gloucester Docks locationSupportive team with strong training and development opportunitiesIdeal for candidates transitioning from care to education Key Responsibilities Supporting SEN students aged 16–25 in classroom, community, and life-skills sessionsHelping learners develop independence, communication, and practical life skillsAssisting with basic IT activities and helping students grow digital confidenceJoining staff and students on occasional educational day tripsWorking collaboratively with teaching staff to maintain a safe, inclusive environment Who We’re Looking For Experience in care, support work, SEN, or education is highly welcomedEmpathy, patience, and strong communication skillsBasic IT skillsA positive attitude and willingness to learnPassion for supporting young people with Special Educational Needs If you are tired of long shifts or demanding care schedules and want a career with purpose, consistency, and progression, this SEN Teaching Assistant job in Gloucester could be your perfect next step. Benefits Term-time working patternTraining and development providedSupportive specialist teamMeaningful, rewarding work every day LocationJust off the Gloucester Docks, easily accessible by public transport and local amenities.All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.