1:1 Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; Colchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a child with Special Educational Needs in a primary school in Colchester. The role involves providing tailored support to ensure the child's unique learning needs are met, encouraging their independence, and collaborating with educational staff and parents to aid their emotional and social development. Join a welcoming school community where your efforts can make a significant difference in a child's educational journey.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Ongoing support and professional development

CPD opportunities

Part of a fantastic school community

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEN children is essential.
• Able to build strong relationships and support engagement.
• Confident in using different strategies to support learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support in the classroom and during activities.
• Encourage independence and confidence in learning.
• Implement strategies set by the SENCO and class teacher.
• Support emotional and social development.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Communication

Team Player

Behaviour Management

Job description

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Are you passionate about making a real difference in a child’s education? Protocol Education is seeking a dedicated 1:1 Teaching Assistant to support a child with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in a welcoming primary school in Colchester.

About the Role:

As a 1:1 Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with a child who requires additional support, helping them access learning in a way that meets their unique needs. Your role will involve:

️ Providing tailored support in the classroom and during activities

️ Encouraging independence and confidence in learning

️ Implementing strategies set by the SENCO and class teacher

️ Supporting emotional and social development

️ Working collaboratively with staff, parents, and external professionals

About You:

We’re looking for someone who is:

Patient, compassionate, and understanding

Experience working with SEN children

Able to build strong relationships and support engagement

Confident in using different strategies to support learning and behaviour

A team player with great communication skills

Why Join Protocol Education?

Be part of a fantastic school community

Competitive pay and CPD opportunities

Ongoing support and professional development

A rewarding role making a lasting impact!

If you’re ready to take on a meaningful role in education, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and help shape a child’s future.

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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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