SEN Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; Pudsey; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant in West Yorkshire to support pupils with Special Educational Needs. The role involves one-to-one and small group support, assisting teachers, and helping learners access lessons with patience and care.

The position is full-time and term-time only, with start ASAP. Daily pay ranges from £93 to £120 depending on experience, with ongoing training and development provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN is desirable.
• A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Relevant qualifications are advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEN.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Support pupils with a range of needs, including ASC, ADHD, S&L difficulties, and SEMH needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff and SENCOs.
• Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: West Yorkshire

Salary: £93 - £120 per day (Dependent on experience)

Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only

Start Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs?

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a supportive school in West Yorkshire. This rewarding role involves working closely with pupils who require additional support to access learning, develop social skills, and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide one-to-one and small group support for pupils with SEN.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Support pupils with a range of needs, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), ADHD, Speech & Language difficulties, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and emotional wellbeing.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff and SENCOs.
• Foster a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment.

Requirements:

• Previous experience supporting children or young people with SEN is desirable.
• A patient, resilient, and empathetic approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Relevant qualifications are advantageous but not essential.

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A welcoming and supportive school environment.
• The chance to make a real impact on pupils' educational journeys.

If you are passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them succeed, we would love to hear from you.

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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