We are looking for a compassionate and committed SEN Teaching Assistant to join our school in LS27, Leeds. This role involves providing crucial support to children with Special Educational Needs working both 1-1 and with small groups.
Key Responsibilities
Provide tailored 1-1 support to a child with SEN, helping them to access the curriculum and thrive in the classroom.
- Work with small groups of children with SEN, focusing on their academic, social, and emotional development.
- Collaborate with the class teacher to create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Implement SEN strategies and use appropriate resources to meet the needs of the children.
- Track and report on the progress of the child and small groups to the SENCo and class teacher.
- Work closely with teachers, parents, and external professionals to support the overall development of the child.
Requirements:
- Experience working with children with SEN, especially in a 1-1 and group setting.
- A good understanding of SEN practices and support strategies.
- Patience, empathy, and a dedication to helping all children reach their potential.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
- Relevant qualifications such as a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent) are highly desirable.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a friendly and supportive school community.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career growth.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with SEN.
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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