SEN Support Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term opportunities

Competitive pay

Training & development

Consultant support

Making a difference for students

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd. is recruiting SEN Support Teaching Assistants to work long-term in welcoming primary schools in Lewisham. You will support pupils with a range of needs, including ASC, ADHD, Speech & Language difficulties, and SEMH, reporting to a dedicated consultant throughout your placement.

The role offers ongoing training and development, with the potential for permanent opportunities and competitive daily pay, in a safeguarding-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Experience supporting individuals with SEN is advantageous.
• A patient, caring, and proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must hold a valid Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? We are currently recruiting dedicated and compassionate SEN Support Teaching Assistants for long-term positions within welcoming primary schools in Lewisham.

This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, Speech & Language difficulties, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Experience supporting individuals with SEN is advantageous.
• A patient, caring, and proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must hold a valid Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.

What We Offer

• Long-term roles with the possibility of permanent opportunities.
• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

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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