Sen Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Limited; Braintree; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Braintree on a full-time basis. You will support pupils with Special Educational Needs, helping them access learning and develop confidence in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Working closely with class teachers and the SENCO, you will provide tailored support both in and out of the classroom, promoting pupil engagement, progress, and wellbeing through collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• Patient, adaptable and enthusiastic individual with a genuine passion for supporting children.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build positive relationships.
• Previous school-based experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Experience with additional needs is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils one-to-one and in small groups to stay engaged and meet targets.
• Foster inclusive classroom environment and collaborate with staff.

Job description

Why Work with Protocol Education?

Protocol Education is committed to connecting passionate education professionals with rewarding opportunities in local schools. We offer competitive pay, ongoing professional development, dedicated consultant support, and access to a wide range of roles across the education sector.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming primary school in Braintree on a full-time basis. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with Special Educational Needs, helping them access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Working closely with class teachers and the SENCO, you will provide tailored support both in and out of the classroom, playing a key role in promoting pupil engagement, progress, and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with a range of additional needs on a one-to-one and small-group basis, helping them remain engaged in learning and achieve individual targets.
• Foster positive relationships, encourage independence, and contribute to a supportive and inclusive classroom environment while working collaboratively with teaching staff and other professionals.

About You

• We are looking for a patient, adaptable, and enthusiastic individual with a genuine passion for supporting children.
• Strong communication skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to build positive relationships are essential.

Desirable Experience

• Previous school-based experience is beneficial but not essential.
• We welcome applications from candidates who have gained transferable skills through work in nurseries, early years settings, youth clubs, sports coaching, holiday clubs, childcare settings, mentoring programmes, or volunteering with children and young people.
• Experience supporting individuals with additional needs would be highly advantageous.

What We Offer

• In return, you will gain valuable experience within a supportive primary school, access to ongoing training and development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the educational journey of young learners.
• This role is particularly suited to individuals considering a long-term career in education, psychology, or special educational needs.

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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