Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Job Type: Part-time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 12:30pm
Job Description:
Are you passionate about ensuring that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential? Do you thrive in a positive and supportive environment where you can make a real difference? If so, Protocol Education has the perfect opportunity for you.
We are currently seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our forward-thinking team of Support Staff. This school is committed to inclusivity, ensuring that every child feels valued and supported in their learning journey. The students are happy, well-behaved individuals who demonstrate a genuine passion for learning. Their positivity and developing growth mindsets serve as daily inspiration to all of the staff.
As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting a named child in Nursery on a one-to-one basis. Your responsibilities will include providing tailored assistance to meet the specific needs of the child, fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment, and promoting their overall development and wellbeing.
The ideal candidate will have prior experience working with children with special educational needs, demonstrating confidence, flexibility, and empathy in their approach. While every day presents unique challenges and opportunities, you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our students.
Experience in working with children with SEN would be advantageous but not essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one support for a named child in Nursery.
- Adapt teaching methods and materials to accommodate the individual needs of the child.
- Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
- Collaborate with teachers and other staff members to ensure the child's holistic development.
- Maintain regular communication with parents or guardians regarding the child's progress and well-being.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children with special educational needs is preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Flexibility, patience, and empathy.
- Commitment to promoting inclusivity and diversity.
Rewards and Benefits:
- Competitive daily rate: £80-£100 per day.
- Play a pivotal role in students' emotional development.
- Enjoy consistent work in a rewarding and supportive school environment.
- Continuous professional development through tailored training opportunities.
- Become an integral part of a collaborative school community.
If you are a positive, enthusiastic individual who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
To apply, please submit your CV or email Abi at abigail.king@protocol-education.com
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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