Sen Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Access to online courses

Support from experienced consultants

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant for a role in Hadley, Shropshire, England. The successful candidate will support students with additional needs, follow personalised learning plans, and help create a nurturing, inclusive classroom.

The position suits experienced Teaching Assistants, graduates, or aspiring teachers gaining experience before training. Availability for weekly PAYE pay and access to professional development courses is offered.

Qualifications

• Has previous experience working with children with additional needs or a strong desire to do so
• Able to follow EHCPs or other personalised learning plans
• Demonstrates a genuine passion for making a positive difference in students' lives
• Creates a nurturing, inclusive learning environment that supports every child’s development
• Shows patience, empathy, and understanding when supporting diverse learning needs
• Takes a proactive and flexible approach, adapting to different situations and challenges

Responsibilities

• Communicate with students in a supportive and motivational way to build trust
• Support learning and development to help students thrive
• Assist in creating an inclusive classroom environment that accommodates diverse needs

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Adaptability

Communication

Positive attitude

Job description

An Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ school in Hadley is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant. This is a highly rewarding opportunity within a supportive school environment. The ideal candidate will be encouraging, non-judgemental, patient, approachable, positive, and adaptable.

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will need to communicate with students in a supportive and motivating way, helping to build strong, trusting relationships that enable them to thrive.

This role is well suited to experienced Teaching Assistants, graduates, or aspiring teachers who are looking to gain valuable experience before pursuing teacher training.

We are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant who:

• Has previous experience working with children with additional needs, or a strong desire to do so
• Is able to follow EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans) or other personalised learning plans
• Demonstrates a genuine passion for making a positive difference in the lives of students with Special Educational Needs
• Can create a nurturing, inclusive learning environment that supports every child’s development
• Shows patience, empathy, and understanding when supporting diverse learning needs
• Takes a proactive and flexible approach, adapting to different situations and challenges

Protocol Education can offer you:

• Weekly pay through PAYE (no hidden umbrella costs)
• Support from a professional and experienced team of consultants
• Access to over 50 online courses, including Diploma and Certificate level qualifications
• Opportunities with over 4,000 schools across the UK, as a trusted and preferred supplier
• A strong track record of successfully placing over 10,000 candidates into employment

Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK.

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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Sen Teaching Assistant • Hadley, Shropshire, England