Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location:
Kingston upon Thames, Surrey
Job Type:
Contract, Full-Time hours
Primary Industry:
Education and Training
Salary:
£400 - £480 Per week, benefits include PAYE
Job Description:
As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will be responsible for providing support to students with special educational needs (SEN) in a classroom setting. Your duties will include:
Job Duties:
- Assisting the teacher in implementing individual education plans for students with SEN
- Supporting students with their learning and development
- Helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment
- Providing one-to-one support to students as required
- Assisting with classroom management and behaviour strategies
- Collaborating with other staff members and professionals to support student progress
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of GCSEs in English and Maths
- Relevant experience working with children or young people with SEN
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
- Experience working as support worker
- Knowledge of SEN and different learning needs
- Ability to adapt and respond to individual student requirements
- Patience, empathy, and understanding towards students with SEN
Preferred Qualifications:
- Level 3 Diploma in Specialist Support for Teaching and Learning in Schools
- Diploma in Health and Social care
- Training in Manual Handling and Safeguarding
- First Aid certification
Working Conditions:
- Full-time position, working hours may vary
- Classroom-based environment
- Opportunity for professional development and training
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.
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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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