Qualified SEN Teaching Assistants -KS3/KS4

TN United Kingdom; Luton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support students with special needs in Luton. This rewarding role involves working closely with teachers to enhance the educational experience of students with diverse learning challenges. You'll be part of a collaborative team, ensuring that every learner receives the support they need to thrive. With a focus on professional development and a holistic approach to education, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of students. If you have a passion for education and a desire to empower young learners, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Continuous Professional Development

Supportive School Environment

Collaborative Community

Flexible Working Hours

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting students' learning journeys.
• Willingness to develop professionally in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Support learning needs of students with special needs.
• Assist in curriculum areas to enhance learning experience.
• Provide support for communication and interaction difficulties.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Support for Learning

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Education

Relevant Qualifications

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Qualified SEN Teaching Assistants -KS3/KS4, Luton

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Client:

Protocol Education

Location:

Luton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Teaching assistants required for a Special Needs Secondary School in Luton.

The School supports students with a range of special needs that include Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD), Severe learning Difficulties (SLD) and pupils with ASD and complex needs. These students will have a wide range of associated learning needs as well as a complex profile of additional and overlapping needs, including but not limited to; complex presentation of speech, language and communication needs, therapeutic requirements and a range of health challenges. They have a true holistic approach with their students and work closely as a team and with the families to equip all learners with Confidence, skills, resillience and high aspirations in order to lead happy and fullfilling lives.

Location: Luton

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, - (Flexible hours can be considered)

Key Responsibilities:

As a SEN Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• Working closely with teachers to support the learning needs of a small group of students.
• Assisting in designated curriculum areas and other requested areas to enhance the overall learning experience.
• Providing support to pupils with communication and interaction difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, and other challenges affecting their learning and confidence.
• Addressing individual needs related to language comprehension, writing, organization, and other difficulties impacting learning.
• Adapting to the varying range of abilities and complexities presented by students across different areas of the curriculum.
• Offering support to pupils with medical conditions or physical limitations.

About You:

We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant with:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a genuine passion for supporting students' learning journeys.
• A willingness to develop professionally in a collaborative and dynamic educational environment.
• Initiative and a positive attitude towards overcoming challenges.
• Experience is not essential; we are seeking the right individual with the right attitude.

Rewards and Benefits:

• Enjoy consistent work in a rewarding and supportive school environment.
• Continuous professional development through tailored training opportunities.
• Become an integral part of a collaborative school community.

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 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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