Join Our Team! SEND Teaching Assistant Wanted in Sittingbourne!
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)? Do you thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEND Teaching Assistant to join our team in Sittingbourne. As an integral member of our school community, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide tailored assistance to students with diverse needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one support to students with SEND, ensuring they have access to a quality education.
- Assist with classroom activities, including academic lessons, group projects, and individualized learning tasks.
- Foster a nurturing and inclusive environment where all students feel valued and supported.
- Collaborate with teachers and other professionals to develop and implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students with SEND.
- Help students develop essential life skills and promote independence.
- Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to teachers and parents as needed.
Requirements:
- Experience working with children or young people with SEND is highly desirable.
- Relevant qualifications or training in special education, such as a Level 3 Teaching Assistant Certificate or equivalent, are preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to make a difference.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow professionally.
Benefits:
- Competitive daily rate and flexible earning through PAYE
- Supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development.
- The chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of students with SEND.
- Ongoing training and support from experienced educators.
- Opportunities for career advancement within our school network.
If you are ready to embark on a rewarding career journey as an SEND Teaching Assistant in Sittingbourne, we would love to hear from you! Join us in creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where every child can thrive.
We look forward to welcoming you to 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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