SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Hounslow
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (school hours)
Rate: £95 to £110 per day PAYE (dependent on experience)
Are you fueled by a passion for making a positive impact in the lives of children with special educational needs (SEN)? Do you thrive in a supportive and dynamic educational environment? Protocol Education is thrilled to present an exciting opportunity for a dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join an exceptional SEN school in Hounslow.
Role Overview:
As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in providing crucial support to non-verbal children, ensuring they receive tailored assistance to flourish academically and socially. This full-time position offers a fulfilling chance to significantly influence the lives of these remarkable children.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide individualized support to non-verbal children, aiding them in communication and understanding.
Assist non-verbal children using Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and Makaton.
Collaborate closely with teachers and therapists to implement personalized learning plans.
Foster a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every child feels supported and valued.
Employ innovative and engaging teaching strategies to foster learning and growth.
Monitor and assess progress, providing feedback to the school's multidisciplinary team as required.
Requirements:
Previous experience working with SEN children is advantageous, although not mandatory.
Background in caregiving or psychology would be beneficial.
Excellent communication skills and a compassionate demeanor.
Flexibility, patience, and a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
Why Choose Protocol:
PAYE Payment Structure: We prioritize PAYE, ensuring candidates receive their full pay without deductions, offering financial stability and peace of mind.
CPD Training Opportunities: We provide comprehensive CPD training to support our candidates' professional growth.
Gold Standard REC Recruiters: Our REC membership reflects our commitment to professionalism, integrity, and excellence in recruitment.
End-to-End Support: From application to placement, our dedicated team guides candidates every step of the way.
Extensive Resources: With the largest database and abundant resources, we effectively match candidates with tailored job opportunities.
If you're dedicated, compassionate, and eager to make a difference in the lives of non-verbal children, we invite you to apply now and embark on a rewarding career journey with Protocol Education, contributing to the extraordinary work of this outstanding SEN school.
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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