SEN Teaching Assistant (Driving Licence Required)

Protocol Education Limited; Bath; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Free CPD

Dedicated consultant

Long-term opportunities

Meaningful work

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is seeking SEN Teaching Assistants to support pupils with special educational needs in Bath and surrounding areas. Roles include 1:1 and small-group support, with a driving licence being essential due to location across Bath-based schools.

You will work with pupils with ASC, SEMH, ADHD, SLCN and learning difficulties, helping them access learning and develop life skills in a rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in education, care, support work or similar settings.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Patient, resilient and nurturing approach.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Confidence supporting pupils with additional needs.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop within SEN education.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEN.
• Help pupils access learning and build confidence.
• Develop essential life skills and independence in learners.
• Work across Bath-based specialist schools and provisions.

Skills

Driving licence

Experience with children

Patience and resilience

Behaviour management

Support for SEN

Communication & teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Bath & Surrounding Areas
Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available
Competitive Daily Rates

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you have a calm, patient approach and a desire to make a meaningful impact every day?

Protocol Education is seeking dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants to work across a range of specialist schools and alternative provisions in Bath. Due to the nature and location of some of our partner schools, a full UK driving licence is essential.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a variety of additional needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs
• ADHD
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• Moderate and Severe Learning Difficulties

You will work on a 1:1 basis and in small groups, helping pupils access learning, build confidence and develop essential life skills. Every day will be different, offering a rewarding opportunity to positively influence a young person's educational journey.

What We're Looking For

• A full UK driving licence
• Experience working with children or young people in education, care, support work or similar settings
• A patient, resilient and nurturing approach
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Confidence supporting pupils with additional needs
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A willingness to learn and develop within SEN education

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay
• Flexible working opportunities
• Free CPD and training courses, including Behaviour Management, Autism Awareness and Safeguarding
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
• The chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of young people

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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