Protocol Education is seeking a dedicated and passionate SEN Teaching Assistant to work in a vibrant and inclusive school environment. The successful candidate will work closely with the SENCO and classroom teachers to support students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Job Responsibilities
The role of the SEN Teaching Assistant will include, but is not limited to:
- Providing one-to-one and small group support to students with SEND in the classroom
- Assisting with the planning and delivery of Educational Health Care Plans (EHCP)
- Implementing strategies to support students with behavioural, social and emotional difficulties
- Liaising with parents, teachers and other professionals to ensure the best possible support for students
- Supporting students with personal care, if required
Essential Qualifications and Skills
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent
- Experience of working with students with SEND, particularly those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and Speech and Language difficulties
- Knowledge of SEND teaching strategies, interventions and resources
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A patient, caring and positive attitude towards students with SEND
Desirable Qualifications and Skills
- Experience of working with students with physical disabilities or medical needs
- Experience of working in a primary or secondary school setting
- Training in safeguarding and first aid
If you are passionate about working with students with SEND and have the necessary qualifications and experience, then we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to {contact email}.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other pre-employment checks.
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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