SEN Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Limited; St Albans; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited in St Albans is recruiting a caring SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEND in a local primary school. You will assist with 1:1 and small group work, helping pupils access learning and build confidence in a nurturing environment.

Working closely with class teachers, the SENCO and external professionals, you will adapt activities to meet individual needs and promote social, emotional, and academic development.

Qualifications

• Have experience supporting children with SEN in a school, care or support setting.
• Be patient, empathic and passionate about inclusive education.
• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Remain calm and positive when supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Have SEN training or qualifications (desirable but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND.
• Support children with Autism (ASC), ADHD, Speech & Language needs and other learning difficulties.
• Work closely with class teachers, SENCO and external professionals.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Promote social, emotional and academic development.
• Support positive behaviour strategies and emotional regulation.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.

Skills

1:1 support

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

SEN training/certification (desirable)

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant - St Alban's Primary School

SEN Teaching Assistant
St Albans, Hertfordshire
Full-Time | Term Time Only
Competitive Daily Rate
Start Date: ASAP

Make a Difference to Children with Additional Needs

Protocol Education is recruiting a caring, resilient and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join a nurturing primary school in St Albans. This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), helping them access learning, develop confidence and achieve personal success.

The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos and strong support network, making it an excellent environment for both pupils and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with SEND.
• Support children with Autism (ASC), ADHD, Speech & Language needs and other learning difficulties.
• Work closely with class teachers, SENCO and external professionals.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Promote social, emotional and academic development.
• Support positive behaviour strategies and emotional regulation.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teaching staff.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have experience supporting children with SEN in a school, care or support setting.
• Be patient, empathetic and passionate about inclusive education.
• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Remain calm and positive when supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Have relevant SEN training or qualifications (desirable but not essential).

What Protocol Education Offers:

• Excellent rates of pay.
• Access to specialist SEN training and CPD.
• Ongoing support from an experienced education consultant.
• Opportunities for long-term, permanent and career progression roles.
• A chance to make a genuine difference in children's lives every day.

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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