SEN & SEMH teaching assistant ( Access to a vehicle required)

Protocol Education Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Free CPD and training

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking enthusiastic SEN & SEMH Teaching Assistants to support pupils across specialist and mainstream settings. Flexible hours offer opportunities to work around commitments and gain diverse experience in SEN and SEMH environments.

You will work with pupils needing additional support to engage with learning, build relationships and reach their potential, in a rewarding role that values resilience and adaptability.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults is desirable.
• A patient, caring and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain calm and adaptable in challenging situations.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Access to a vehicle and a valid driving licence is essential.
• Team Teach or behaviour management training is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Assisting students with a variety of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH and learning difficulties.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Promoting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies.
• Supporting classroom teachers to create an inclusive learning environment.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and social development.
• Following safeguarding and behaviour management procedures at all times.

Skills

Patient

Resilient

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Calm under pressure

Job description

Part-Time | Full-Time | Flexible Opportunities

Access to a Vehicle Required

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs?

We are looking for enthusiastic, adaptable and resilient Teaching Assistants to support pupils across a range of specialist and mainstream educational settings. Whether you are seeking full-time, part-time or flexible work around your existing commitments, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

As an SEN & SEMH Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with pupils who require additional support to help them engage with learning, develop positive relationships and achieve their full potential. Every day is different, offering a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine impact on a young person's educational journey.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Assisting students with a variety of additional needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH and learning difficulties
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Promoting emotional regulation and positive behaviour strategies
• Supporting classroom teachers to create an inclusive learning environment
• Encouraging independence, confidence and social development
• Following safeguarding and behaviour management procedures at all times

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults is desirable
• A patient, caring and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to remain calm and adaptable in challenging situations
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
• Access to a vehicle and a valid driving licence is essential
• Team Teach or behaviour management training is advantageous but not essential

What We Offer

• Flexible working options to suit your availability
• Opportunities in a variety of SEN and SEMH settings
• Free CPD and training, including Behaviour Management, Safeguarding and SEND-focused courses
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Competitive daily rates
• Valuable experience for those considering careers in education, psychology, social work or youth work

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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