Classroom Support (SEN)

Protocol Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support agency in Croydon seeks a SEND Classroom Support to assist children with special educational needs in a full-time position. Responsibilities include one-on-one support, collaborating with teachers, and implementing individual education plans. Ideal candidates will have a qualification as a Teaching Assistant and experience with autism. A compassionate and positive attitude is essential.

Benefits

FREE online Safeguarding training

Full assistance provided

Possibility for permanent role

Qualifications

• Essential: Previous experience working with children with autism.
• Preferred: Experience in a school or nursery setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the educational and social development of students.
• Provide one-on-one support to children with special educational needs.
• Collaborate with teachers to create a positive learning environment.
• Implement personalized education plans and adapt materials.
• Support students in developing social skills.

Skills

Teamwork skills

Passion for supporting children with autism

Patience

Excellent communication

Education

Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Nursery Nurse qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Title: SEND Classroom Support

Location: Croydon

Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:15 PM - Immediate Start

About Us: We are working with an inclusive school located in the Croydon area, committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment for all their students. We are currently seeking a compassionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to join the team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the educational and social development of students.
• Providing one-on-one support to children with special educational needs.
• Collaborating with teachers and other staff members to create a positive learning environment.
• Implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) and adapting teaching materials to meet the needs of each student.
• Supporting students in developing social skills and managing their behavior.
• Helping with personal care tasks as needed.

Key Attributes

• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with autism and physical disabilities.
• Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude.
• Excellent communication skills.

Experience

• Previous experience working with children with autism is essential. This can include personal experience.
• Experience in a school or nursery setting is preferred.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification desired.
• Nursery Nurse qualification is also preferred.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special educational needs and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you.

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.

Safeguarding and Compliance

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", which may 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.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

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