SEN Teaching Assistant - Full-Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is recruiting for experienced SEN Teaching Assistants to join our team in Barking & Dagenham. You will support pupils with Special Educational Needs on a 1:1 or small-group basis, working closely with class teachers and the SENCO to help pupils access learning and thrive in mainstream primary schools.

The role is full-time, with ongoing safeguarding checks and a commitment to continuity for pupils.

Qualifications

• SEN experience and understanding of diverse needs.
• Experience providing 1:1 or small-group support.
• Ability to tailor strategies to individual pupils with SEN.
• Patient, nurturing, and supportive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Available to work full-time, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and pastoral support to pupils.
• Deliver 1:1 or small-group support under guidance of SENCO.

Skills

SEN experience

1:1 support

Small-group support

Teamwork

Communication

Full-time availability

Job description

Due to an increase in SEN needs across our mainstream schools in Barking & Dagenham, we are currently recruiting for experienced and committed SEN Teaching Assistants to join our team on a full-time basis.

The successful candidates will have previous experience supporting children with Special Educational Needs and will be confident working with pupils on a 1:1 or small-group basis.

You will play an important role in supporting pupils both academically and pastorally, working alongside class teachers and SENCOs to ensure children receive the individual support they need to thrive within the classroom.

Location: Barking & Dagenham

Position: SEN Teaching Assistant

Contract: Full-Time

Start Date: ASAP / Ongoing

School Type: Mainstream Primary Schools

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN is essential.
• Experience providing 1:1 or small-group support is highly desirable.
• An understanding of a range of SEN needs and the ability to adapt support to suit individual pupils.
• A patient, supportive and nurturing approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Must be available to work full-time, Monday to Friday.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and helping them achieve their potential.

What We Can Offer

• Full-time opportunities across mainstream schools in Barking & Dagenham.
• The opportunity to work with pupils with a variety of SEN needs.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Protocol Education consultant.
• Potential long-term and permanent opportunities.
• Competitive daily rates based on experience and qualifications.
• The chance to develop your SEN experience while making a positive difference in the classroom.

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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