SEN Progress Assistant - Entry-Level HLTA Pathway

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

Job summary

A leading educational provider is seeking an entry-level SEN Progress Assistant for a temp role in Thornbury. You will lead small-group sessions, support communication and social skills, and help with sensory regulation. No prior experience is needed, as training will be provided. This is a great opportunity for those passionate about working with children with special educational needs and looking to start a rewarding career in education.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Potential for permanent position

Qualifications

• No experience needed; training provided for HLTA responsibilities.
• Genuine interest in supporting children with special educational needs.
• Willingness to undergo safeguarding checks and DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Lead small-group sessions.
• Support communication and social skills.
• Help with sensory and emotional regulation.

Skills

Patience

Communication skills

Interest in SEN

Job description

SEN Progress Assistant – Entry-Level HLTA Pathway

Location: Bristol or North Somerset
Pay: £90 to £100 per day
Hours: 8.30am to 3.30pm
Experience: No experience needed
Start: January

A specialist SEN school is offering the chance to join as an entry-level Progress Assistant with training to move into HLTA responsibilities.

You will:

• Lead small-group sessions
• Support communication and social skills
• Help with sensory and emotional regulationWork closely with teachers and therapists
• Be part of a friendly, supportive team

If you’ve got drive, patience, and a genuine interest in SEN, this is a fantastic step into a long-term career.

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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