EYFS Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Croydon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to join their supportive team in Croydon. This rewarding role involves working closely with children with special educational needs, providing tailored support in both one-on-one and small group settings. Candidates should possess excellent interpersonal skills, a calm demeanor, and the ability to inspire trust and motivate young learners. The position offers a positive and inclusive work environment, along with opportunities for professional development and training. If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

FREE continued professional development training

Ongoing professional support

Qualifications

• Candidates must have experience working with SEN pupils and relevant qualifications.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support individual pupils or small groups in classroom and playtime.
• Work closely with teachers, parents, and outside agencies.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Experience with SEN Pupils

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Relevant Qualifications for SEN Support

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Croydon

Full Time

8.30-4pm

Several Ofsted 'Outstanding' rated schools in Croydon urgently require SEN Teaching Assistants with experience working in both 1:1 and small group settings, to support Early Years to Key Stage 1.

They are looking for caring, enthusiastic, and energetic people with proven skills who can provide support for single pupils or small groups in the classroom and during playtime. This post will suit candidates who are committed to working positively to provide the best learning opportunities for their pupils and who are dedicated to developing themselves professionally.

The successful applicant will:

• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Have a calm and consistent approach
• Have experience working with SEN pupils
• Have a supportive and encouraging manner with young children and an ability to inspire trust and motivate the child in their care to integrate and learn through play
• Have the ability to be flexible and work as part of a team
• Be required to work closely with Class Teachers and staff, Parents, Special Needs Leader, and Outside Agencies
• Be able to use their initiative in meeting the needs of the child and in adapting and/or developing activities and games that support the development of the child’s independent communication and learning skills

The school can offer:

• A positive, supportive, and welcoming ethos that will allow you to develop professionally
• A fully inclusive ethos for all who learn and work in our community
• A commitment to doing the very best for all children in our school

In addition, Protocol Education can offer:

• Competitive rates of pay
• FREE continued professional development training (CPD) including Team Teach
• Ongoing honest, friendly, and professional support from our dedicated team of experts

If you are looking for a rewarding challenge and have the suitable qualifications and personal qualities, we encourage you to Apply Now!

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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