Teaching Assistant SEND/EAL

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant with a specialism in supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and those with English as an Additional Language (EAL). This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students with SEND, adapting learning materials and strategies to meet individual needs
• Support EAL learners in developing their English language skills across speaking, listening, reading, and writing
• Work closely with class teachers to plan and deliver inclusive lessons
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and support strategies
• Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment
• Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback to teachers and SENCO
• Support social, emotional, and behavioural development

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience working with SEND students and/or EAL learners in an educational setting
• Strong understanding of inclusive teaching practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, empathy, and a proactive approach
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant or equivalent) are desirable

What We Offer

• A supportive and inclusive school community
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A chance to make a real difference in students’ lives
• Competitive salary and benefits package

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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