SEN Teaching Assistant – Join Our Dedicated Team
Business Unit: Education Support Services
Location: Lambeth
Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time, Term Time Only
Salary: Competitive daily rate, paid weekly via PAYE (no umbrella)
About the Role:
We are seeking a passionate and skilled SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs within our education support business unit. You will play a vital role in fostering inclusive learning environments and helping children reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
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Deliver 1:1 and small group support to pupils with a range of SEND, including autism, speech and language difficulties, and learning disabilities
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Collaborate with teaching staff to implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs)
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Adapt and prepare learning resources tailored to individual student needs
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Support emotional wellbeing, behaviour management, and social skills development
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Contribute to creating a safe, positive, and inclusive classroom atmosphere
Requirements:
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Experience working with children or young people with SEN in educational or care settings
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Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team
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Patience, empathy, and flexibility to meet diverse learner needs
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Valid Enhanced DBS check or willingness to apply
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Availability during school term times, Monday to Friday
What We Offer:
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Competitive pay with transparent weekly payments through PAYE
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Opportunities for ongoing placements and permanent roles
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Personalised support and access to free training including safeguarding and behaviour management
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A professional, supportive working environment focused on inclusion and development
If you’re committed to making a positive impact and supporting children to thrive, apply today to join our team!
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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