SEN Support Assistant - Specialist School

Protocol Education Limited; Ealing; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited in Ealing, West London, is seeking caring SEN Support Assistants to join a supportive specialist school. You will help pupils access learning and develop independence, providing 1:1 or small-group support for children with SEND.

The role requires patience, reliability, and a proactive approach to working with pupils with autism and complex needs. DBS checks (Child & Adult) are required, with a view to a long-term school placement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND.
• Experience within a school, specialist setting or care environment is desirable.
• Patient, caring and proactive approach.
• Confident supporting pupils with complex needs.
• Must hold both Child & Adult DBS.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable and committed to a long-term school role.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Supporting pupils with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs.
• Assisting with communication, learning and social development.
• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation.
• Encouraging pupils to build independence and confidence.
• Working closely with teachers and the wider SEN team.
• Personal care may be required, depending on the pupil's needs.

Skills

SEND experience

Job description

Ealing, West London
Immediate Start | Full-Time | Long-Term

We are working with a supportive specialist school in Ealing looking for caring, reliable and experienced SEN Support Assistants to join their team.

The Role

You will support children and young people with a range of SEND and complex needs, helping them access learning and develop their independence.

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Supporting pupils with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs
• Assisting with communication, learning and social development
• Supporting positive behaviour and emotional regulation
• Encouraging pupils to build independence and confidence
• Working closely with teachers and the wider SEN team
• Personal care may be required, depending on the pupil's needs

We Are Looking For

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND
• Experience within a school, specialist setting or care environment is desirable
• Patient, caring and proactive approach
• Confident supporting pupils with complex needs
• Must hold both Child & Adult DBS
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Reliable and committed to a long-term school role

Ealing, West London
Monday–Friday | Full-Time
ASAP Start

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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