Experienced Teaching Assistant Team Teach Trained

Protocol Education Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking an Experienced Teaching Assistant with Team Teach training to support students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in Chesterfield. The role involves working in specialist schools and alternative provisions, employing de-escalation techniques, and building productive relationships with pupils facing various challenges. Successful candidates must have previous experience in a SEND setting, along with a calm and compassionate demeanor.

Benefits

Opportunities in various SEND settings

Continuous professional development

Flexible working patterns

Qualifications

• Team Teach certificate (current or recently expired) required.
• Previous experience in SEND or alternative provision settings.
• Calm, nurturing, and patient attitude necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support students on a 1:1 or small group basis.
• Implement EHCPs and personalized learning plans.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Team Teach training

Building relationships

Job description

Job Title: Experienced Teaching Assistant – Team Teach Trained (SEND)
Location:Chesterfield
Salary:£95 - £105 – Based on Experience
Contract Type: [Temporary / Long-term / Temp-to-Perm / Full-time]
Start Date:ASAP

Are you a skilled and compassionate Teaching Assistant with Team Teach training and a strong background in SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities)? We are currently recruiting for experienced professionals to work across a range of specialist provisions supporting children and young people with additional needs.

The Role:

You will be working in specialist schools or alternative provisions that cater to pupils with complex needs such as:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)

• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) difficulties

• Moderate to Severe Learning Difficulties (MLD/SLD)

• ADHD, speech and language needs, and other SEND profiles

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting students on a 1:1 or small group basis in the classroom

• Using de-escalation techniques and positive behaviour strategies in line with Team Teach training

• Assisting with the implementation of EHCPs and personalised learning plans

• Helping to maintain a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment

• Working closely with teaching staff, therapists, and external agencies

Requirements:

• Team Teach certificate (current or recently expired)

• Previous experience in a SEND or alternative provision setting

• A calm, nurturing, and patient attitude

• Ability to build positive relationships with students who present with challenging behaviour

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

What’s On Offer:

• Opportunities to work in a variety of SEND settings

• Supportive and knowledgeable consultants to help match you to the right role

• Flexible working patterns and long-term placements

• Continuous professional development and training opportunities

Interested?
If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of pupils with SEND and meet the criteria above, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a short covering note to [e-mail] today.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to thorough vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and reference verification.

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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