Sen Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD & training access

Consultant support

Work across local schools

Job summary

Protocol Education in Nottingham is seeking experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with a range of needs in primary, secondary and specialist settings across Nottingham.

You will provide 1:1 and small group support, work with children with ASC, ADHD, SEMH and speech and language needs, and help with academic, social and emotional development.

This role offers flexible full-time and part-time opportunities, ongoing consultant support, and access to safeguarding and CPD training.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with children with SEND; patient, caring and resilient.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with pupils, teachers and carers.
• DBS enhanced check: on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEND.
• Support children with Autism, ADHD, SEMH, Speech & Language needs.
• Assist with academic, social and emotional development.
• Implement individual support plans and strategies.
• Promote a positive, inclusive learning environment.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals.

Skills

SEND experience

Patient & resilient

Strong communication

Adaptability

DBS Update Service willingness

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - Nottingham

SEN Teaching Assistant | Nottingham | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available

Are you an experienced and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role in Nottingham?

We are currently recruiting for dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with a range of additional needs in primary, secondary, and specialist settings across Nottingham. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people while working within supportive school environments.

The Role

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEND
• Supporting children with Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, Speech & Language needs, and other additional needs
• Assisting with academic, social, and emotional development
• Implementing individual support plans and strategies
• Promoting a positive, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children with SEND
• A patient, caring, and resilient approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to adapt to the individual needs of pupils
• Experience in schools, care, support work, or similar settings 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 and permanent positions available
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to training and CPD opportunities
• Opportunities to work in a variety of local schools and specialist provisions

Whether you have extensive SEN experience or have worked in care, support work, or education and are looking to develop your career, we would love to hear from you.

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.