Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £83 - £90 Per day
At our partnered SEND school, inclusivity and support are at the core of the community. Every individual, whether staff, parent, or pupil, is esteemed, celebrated, and encouraged to reach their highest potential. Their collective commitment to excellence extends from comprehensive curriculum to the diverse array of extended services they offer.
The students come with a spectrum of learning, health, physical, social, and emotional needs, many facing a blend of these challenges. However, the schol strive to ensure that every student receives the tailored support they require to flourish both now and in their future endeavours.
The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to address each student's unique needs and aspirations, providing them with a fulfilling life experience and empowering them to lead contented and purposeful lives.
Fundamental to othier approach is the belief that readiness for learning is the cornerstone of academic success. The school equip the students with the tools to be contented, regulated, and inquisitive learners. Through a combination of interventions, specialised equipment, and dedicated professionals, along with thier nurturing environment and skilled staff team, they foster an environment conducive to growth and development.
Job Responsibilities:
- Providing support to students with diverse learning, health, physical, social, and emotional needs
- Assisting in the implementation of individual education plan targets
- Utilising interventions and specialised equipment to facilitate student development
- Offering emotional support and guidance to students
- Collaborating with teachers and other professionals to establish a supportive learning environment
Required Qualifications:
- Level 3 qualification or HLTA qualification
- Degree in a relevant field
Education, Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:
- Experience working with students with special educational needs
- Knowledge of communication strategies such as Makaton
- Strong literacy and numeracy skills
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Patience and empathy in supporting students
Preferred Qualifications:
- Additional training in specific interventions such as music therapy or sensory occupational therapy
- Experience in forest school provision or horse riding
Working Conditions:
- Work within a supportive and inclusive school environment
- Opportunities for professional development and training
- Varied tasks and responsibilities on a day-to-day basis
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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