SEN Teaching Assistant (1:1 Support)

Protocol Education Limited; Harlow; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Key Stage 1 pupil in a welcoming primary school setting. The role focuses on supporting learning, emotional regulation and participation throughout the school day.

The ideal candidate will have experience with children, SEN/SEMH needs, and a calm, patient disposition, building positive relationships quickly and adapting to the pupil's needs to help them succeed both academically and

Qualifications

• Has experience working with children or young people.
• Has experience supporting SEN and/or SEMH needs, or a genuine interest in this area.
• Is calm, patient and resilient.
• Builds positive relationships quickly.
• Can use initiative and adapt to the needs of the pupil.
• Is passionate about helping children succeed both academically and emotionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Support emotional regulation, wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SEN team.
• Encourage engagement, participation and independence.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children

SEN/SEMH experience

Calm and patient

Builds relationships quickly

Adaptable

Job description

Do you believe every child deserves the right support to reach their full potential?

We are currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to provide 1:1 support for a Key Stage 1 pupil within a welcoming primary school setting.

This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in a child's educational journey, helping them build confidence, develop independence and access learning in a way that works for them.

The Role

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Support emotional regulation, wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• Adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Work closely with the class teacher and SEN team.
• Encourage engagement, participation and independence.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

We're Looking For Someone Who:

• Has experience working with children or young people.
• Has experience supporting SEN and/or SEMH needs, or a genuine interest in this area.
• Is calm, patient and resilient.
• Builds positive relationships quickly.
• Can use initiative and adapt to the needs of the pupil.
• Is passionate about helping children succeed both academically and emotionally.

Ideal Backgrounds:

• SEN Teaching Assistant
• Learning Support Assistant
• EYFS or KS1 Teaching Assistant
• Psychology Graduate
• Youth Worker
• Care or Support Worker
• Behaviour Mentor

Why Apply?

• Make a genuine difference to a child's day-to-day school experience.
• Gain valuable SEN and classroom experience.
• Join a supportive school environment.
• Develop your skills within a rewarding and varied role.
• No two days are the same, and every day brings the opportunity to have a positive impact.

If you're passionate about supporting children with additional needs and are looking for a rewarding new opportunity, we'd 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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