Sen Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Free CPD and training

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with a range of special educational needs across Derbyshire. You will work in both primary and secondary settings, assisting with learning programmes, behaviour support and social development.

Experience with SEND is required; enhanced DBS on update service or willingness to obtain one is also expected. Flexible, long/short-term and permanent opportunities are available through our dedicated consultants.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND.
• Patience and resilience.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEND.
• Support children with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH and other needs.
• Assist with classroom activities and learning programmes.
• Encourage positive behaviour and pupil engagement.
• Support pupils' emotional, social and academic development.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Classroom support

Team collaboration

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Derbyshire

SEN Teaching Assistant | Derbyshire | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities | Immediate Starts Available

Are you a caring, patient and dedicated individual with experience supporting children with additional needs?

We are currently recruiting SEN Teaching Assistants to work within primary, secondary and specialist schools across Derbyshire. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with a range of special educational needs and help them reach their full potential both academically and socially.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEND
• Supporting children with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH and other additional needs
• Assisting with classroom activities and learning programmes
• Encouraging positive behaviour and pupil engagement
• Supporting pupils' emotional, social and academic development
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEND
• A patient, compassionate and resilient approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Experience within education, care or support work is desirable
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible working opportunities
• Long-term, short-term and permanent positions available
• Access to a range of schools across Derbyshire
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Free CPD and training opportunities

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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