JOB DESCRIPTION: SEN Teaching Assistant

Location:

England, Greater London, Croydon

Job Type:

Contract, expected to work Full-Time hours

Primary Industry:

Education and Training

Salary:

£85 - £100 Per day

Benefits:

PAYE

Qualifications:

Enhanced DBS on Update Service

Job Duties:

• Supporting the classroom teacher in implementing individual education plans for students with special educational needs
• Assisting students with their learning activities and providing additional support as required
• Helping to create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Working with students on a one-to-one basis or in small groups
• Communicating effectively with parents, teachers, and other professionals involved in the students' education

Required Qualifications:

Enhanced DBS on Update Service

Education:

Minimum of GCSEs in English and Maths

Experience:

Prior experience working with children with special educational needs is desirable

Knowledge and Skills:

• Understanding of special educational needs and the ability to adapt teaching methods accordingly
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to remain calm under pressure

Preferred Qualifications:

Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Working Conditions:

Work will primarily take place within a classroom setting, with some activities possibly conducted outdoors or in alternative learning environments. The role may involve occasional lifting or physical assistance to students with mobility needs.

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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