SEN Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Welshpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Welshpool is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant. The role involves supporting students with Special Educational Needs, creating nurturing environments, and requiring effective communication skills. Ideal for experienced teaching assistants or aspiring teachers seeking to gain experience, this position offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on students' lives.

Benefits

Weekly pay via PAYE

Access to over 50 online courses

Refer a friend bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with additional needs or strong desire to do so.
• Ability to follow EHCPs tailored to individual learning needs.
• Genuine passion for positively impacting the lives of students with Special Educational Needs.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with students in a supportive manner, establishing trusted relationships.
• Create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
• Support diverse learning requirements, being proactive and flexible.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Adaptability

Job description

An Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ school in Welshpool is looking to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant. This is a highly rewarding role. The school seeks an individual who is encouraging, non-judgmental, patient, easy to talk to, positive, and adaptable. As a SEN Teaching Assistant, you must communicate with students in a manner that encourages and supports them, establishing trusted relationships.

This role is ideal for experienced Teaching Assistants, graduates, and aspiring teachers seeking to gain more experience before applying for teacher training.

We are looking for a SEN Teaching Assistant who:

• Has previous experience working with children with additional needs or a strong desire to work with such children.
• Can follow EHCPs (Education, Health, and Care Plans) or other educational plans tailored to individual learning needs.
• Has a genuine passion for positively impacting the lives of students with Special Educational Needs.
• Can create a nurturing and inclusive learning environment that fosters growth and development for every child.
• Possesses patience, empathy, and understanding to support diverse learning requirements.
• Is proactive and flexible, capable of adapting to various situations and challenges.

Protocol Education can offer you:

• Weekly pay via PAYE (no hidden umbrella costs).
• A team of professional and experienced consultants to guide you.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme.
• Access to over 50 online courses – available at Diploma and Certificate levels.
• Representation and trust from over 4000 clients across the UK – a preferred supplier to schools.
• Assistance in helping over 10,000 candidates gain employment.

Please only apply if you have the right to work in the UK.

All applicants will require appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted include statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position, with the possibility of becoming permanent later.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers according to the DfE guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, which may include an online search as part of our due diligence.

We offer free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all workers. Candidates must undertake or have completed a valid enhanced DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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