1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Reception, Immediate Start

Protocol Education Limited; South Shields; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting for a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a male pupil in Reception at a specialist SEN school in South Shields. This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, with hours 8:30am–3:30pm on supply, with potential to become permanent and extend hours to 8:00am–4:00pm.

The role requires patience, empathy and confidence supporting children with additional needs, including managing challenging behaviours and potential self-injury. DBS checks apply.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with additional needs.
• Ability to work with pupils who may display self-injurious behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Build a trusting and positive relationship with the pupil
• Provide calm, consistent and nurturing support
• Show patience and empathy when managing challenging behaviour
• Support the pupil with their emotional and educational needs
• Remain calm and confident when faced with difficult situations
• Work closely with the wider school team to provide consistent support

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Calm under pressure

Behaviour management

Team collaboration

Job description

Protocol Education is recruiting for a 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a male pupil in Reception at a specialist SEN school in South Shields. This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday, with hours 8:30am–3:30pm on supply, with potential to become permanent and extend hours to 8:00am–4:00pm.

The role requires patience, empathy and confidence supporting children with additional needs, including managing challenging behaviours and potential self-injury. DBS checks apply.