Sen Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; Saltaire; On-site; GBP 16,605 - 23,985; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education are seeking a SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support to pupils with SEN in a Bradford primary school. You will implement behaviour management plans, monitor progress and work closely with teachers to tailor support to each pupil's needs.

The ideal candidate will have experience with SEN and challenging behaviour, excellent communication, patience and resilience, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. DBS checks and safeguarding training are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Patience, empathy and resilience are important for supporting pupils.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure when managing challenging behaviour.
• Relevant qualifications or experience within education, care or support settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 support for pupils with SEN, including autism, ADHD and SEMH needs.
• Implement behaviour management strategies and support plans.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Encourage emotional regulation and promote positive behaviour.
• Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom.
• Work closely with teachers and external professionals to ensure pupils receive the best possible support.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Resilience

Calm under pressure

Education

Education/Care/Support experience

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support - Challenging Behaviour)

Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire

Position: Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support)

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Key responsibilities:

• Provide tailored 1:1 support for pupils with SEN, including autism, ADHD and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.
• Implement behaviour management strategies and support plans.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents.
• Encourage emotional regulation and promote positive behaviour.
• Support pupils both inside and outside the classroom.
• Work closely with teachers and external professionals to ensure pupils receive the best possible support.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working with children with SEN and challenging behaviour.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy and resilience.
• The ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Relevant qualifications or experience within education, care or support settings.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in a child's educational journey within a supportive Bradford primary school environment.

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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