1:1 SEN TA

Protocol Education Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE pay

Consistent work

CPD training (Team Teach)

Annual awards

Dedicated support team

Safeguarding training

Job summary

Protocol Education are currently recruiting for a trainee teaching assistant in Newcastle upon Tyne to support a pupil on a 1:1 basis. You will work alongside the class teacher to help the pupil achieve their best and integrate into activities with peers.

The role suits a candidate with a passion for children; experience is desirable but not essential. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, with competitive PAYE pay and ongoing CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; passion for helping children.
• Experience with children is desirable but not essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and supporting pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support a pupil on a 1:1 basis alongside the class teacher.
• Build a positive, reassuring relationship with the pupil.
• Collaborate with teaching and support staff to meet learning goals.
• Be adaptable and eager to learn new strategies.
• Help the pupil participate in activities with peers.

Skills

Positive attitude

Calm demeanor

Team collaboration

Willingness to learn

Adaptable

Job description

Protocol Education are currently recruiting for an individual who is passionate about building positive relationships with children in order to support them in achieving to the best of their ability. The role will suit a candidate who is comfortable working with children with additional needs and adapting their support style to meet these needs. As a trainee teaching assistant, you are not required to have any qualifications in this field but a passion and dedication to making a difference in children's lives. You will mostly work alongside the class teacher to provide support to a child on a 1:1 basis.

Working days: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm.

Responsibilities

• Be positive and self-motivated.
• Have a calm and reassuring nature.
• Be able to work collaboratively with teaching and support staff.
• Have a willingness to learn and be adaptable in the way they work.
• Ensure that the pupil can integrate as fully as possible in the activities generally undertaken by the other children in the class and make progress.
• Developing knowledge of the particular needs of the pupil and seeking advice from the SENCo, class teacher and outside agencies as required.
• Provide positive reinforcement and have the ability to work as a team.

Experience is desirable but not essential. We are interested to hear from candidates with a range of experiences.

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay through PAYE
• Guaranteed work agreements that guarantee consistent work and income
• FREE continued professional development training (CPD) including Team Teach
• Termly awards that celebrate outstanding performance and commitment
• Ongoing honest, friendly and professional support from our dedicated team of experts
• Full assistance provided.
• We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers.

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. 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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