Job Opportunity: SEN Teaching Assistant Location: Brent, London
Are you passionate about providing support to students with special educational needs (SEN) and helping them achieve their full potential? Do you possess the dedication and empathy required to make a positive impact in the lives of young learners? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
Position Overview: We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team in Brent, London. As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting students with diverse learning needs, ensuring they receive the tailored assistance and encouragement necessary to excel academically and socially.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide personalized support to students with special educational needs (SEN), assisting them in accessing the curriculum and achieving their learning objectives.
- Collaborate closely with teachers and SENCOs (Special Educational Needs Coordinators) to implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and adapt teaching strategies to meet the specific needs of each student.
- Foster a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment, promoting a sense of belonging and ensuring all students feel valued and respected.
- Assist students in developing their communication, social, and life skills, empowering them to become confident and independent learners.
- Support students during transitions between activities and settings, offering guidance and reassurance as needed.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working as an SEN Teaching Assistant or in a similar role is preferred.
- A genuine passion for supporting students with special educational needs, coupled with patience, empathy, and understanding.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Flexibility and adaptability in responding to the diverse needs of students, including those with physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges.
- A commitment to upholding safeguarding and child protection policies at all times.
Benefits:
- Competitive weekly pay, with salaries disbursed every Friday, providing financial stability and peace of mind for our dedicated staff.
- Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within our supportive and inclusive educational community.
- Access to comprehensive training and ongoing support to enhance your skills and knowledge as an SEN Teaching Assistant.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with special educational needs and contribute to their academic and personal growth.
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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