Sen Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you want a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to students' lives?

We are working with a welcoming and supportive specialist SEND school that is looking for a dedicated, enthusiastic and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to support students with additional needs, helping them develop their confidence, independence and academic abilities in a positive and nurturing learning environment.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, a recent graduate or an aspiring teacher looking to gain valuable classroom experience before starting teacher training, we would love to hear from you!

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide tailored support to students with a range of additional learning needs, both in and outside the classroom.
• Build positive and trusting relationships, encouraging students to develop confidence and independence.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and the SENCO to support individual learning and development.
• Follow Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and adapt activities to meet individual learning requirements.
• Promote engagement, emotional wellbeing and academic progress.
• Create a safe, inclusive and encouraging environment where every student feels valued and supported.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs, or a genuine passion for supporting those with additional needs.
• An understanding of EHCPs, or a willingness to learn and develop knowledge of personalised learning strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, empathetic and resilient approach.
• The flexibility to adapt to different situations and respond to individual student needs.
• A proactive attitude and a genuine commitment to helping every child reach their potential.

Why Work with Protocol Education?

At Protocol Education, we are committed to supporting our educators throughout their journey. When you join us, you will benefit from:

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay – with no umbrella company fees.
• A dedicated team of experienced education consultants providing ongoing guidance and support.
• A generous Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Free access to over 50 CPD courses, including Diploma and Certificate-level qualifications.
• Opportunities to work with one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, supporting over 4,000 schools and education settings nationwide.
• Access to long-term and permanent career opportunities.

Apply Today!

If you're passionate about making a positive impact and want to help children and young people overcome barriers to learning, develop their skills and achieve their full potential, we'd love to hear from you!

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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For further information about this opportunity, contact Alanna on [phone removed] or email **[email removed]**.

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.

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