Primary Special Needs Teaching Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is looking for a Primary Special Needs Teaching Assistant in Greater London. The role involves providing support to students with special educational needs, working closely with teachers to create a positive learning environment. Ideal candidates should have experience with special needs and strong communication skills. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a daily rate of £83.85 - £100.

Benefits

FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training

Assistance with DBS checks

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs.
• Ability to adapt support techniques to meet individual student needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and assistance to primary school students with special educational needs.
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Work closely with teachers to create a positive learning environment.
• Help students with personal care and mobility needs.
• Support students in classroom activities and during break times.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Education

Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Primary Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Location:

England, Greater London, Redbridge

Job Type:

Permanent, Full-Time hours

Primary Industry:

Special Education

Salary:

£83.85 - £100 Per day

Job Duties:

• Provide support and assistance to primary school students with special educational needs
• Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students
• Work closely with teachers to create a positive learning environment
• Help students with personal care and mobility needs
• Support students in classroom activities and during break times

Required Qualifications:

• A relevant Teaching Assistant qualification is desired but not compulsory
• Experience working with children with special educational needs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
• Previous experience in a similar role within a school setting
• Knowledge of special educational needs practices and strategies
• Ability to adapt support techniques to meet individual student needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Additional training in special educational needs
• First Aid certification

Working Conditions:

• Working hours may vary depending on school requirements
• May involve physical activity such as assisting with student mobility
• Potential exposure to challenging behaviour from students
• Regular collaboration with teaching staff and educational specialists

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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