SEN Support Assistant

Protocol Education Limited; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Modern facilities

Supportive staff

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is working with a welcoming primary school in Welwyn Garden City seeking a dedicated SEN Support Assistant to join their team, providing 1:1 and small-group support for pupils with additional needs.

The role involves assisting pupils with ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties and mental health needs, implementing EHCP strategies, and helping pupils access the curriculum while building confidence and independence.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, ideally within a school or SEN setting.
• Patience, compassion and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Qualifications or SEN training advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with Special Educational Needs.
• Assist children with a range of needs including ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties and social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and achieving personalised learning targets.
• Implement strategies and interventions outlined in EHCPs and support plans.
• Foster positive relationships and promote pupils' confidence, independence and wellbeing.

Skills

SEN experience

Patience

Teamwork

Communication

Proactive

Education

SEN training advantageous

Job description

SEN Support Assistant
Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
Full-Time | Term Time Only
Start Date: ASAP

Protocol Education is working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Welwyn Garden City seeking a dedicated SEN Support Assistant to join their supportive team.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful difference to children with additional needs, supporting them both within the classroom and through targeted interventions. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals to help pupils reach their full potential.

The Role:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with Special Educational Needs.
• Assist children with a range of needs including ASD, ADHD, speech and language difficulties and social, emotional and mental health needs.
• Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and achieving personalised learning targets.
• Implement strategies and interventions outlined in EHCPs and support plans.
• Foster positive relationships and promote pupils' confidence, independence and wellbeing.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has experience working with children, ideally within a school or SEN setting.
• Is patient, compassionate and proactive.
• Demonstrates strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Has a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Relevant qualifications or SEN training would be advantageous but are not essential.

What the School Offers:

• A friendly and supportive staff team.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Modern facilities and excellent resources.
• A positive and nurturing learning environment.

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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