Sen Teaching Assistant - Halifax

Protocol Education; Calverley; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs in schools across Halifax. You will work closely with students who require additional support, helping them achieve both academically and socially within a positive learning environment.

The role involves providing 1:1 and small group support, assisting with implementing IEPs, and collaborating with teachers and SENCOs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children or young people with SEN is desirable.
• A patient, empathetic and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Relevant qualifications are beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN.
• Assist with implementing individual education plans (IEPs).
• Support students with a range of needs including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH and learning difficulties.
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement in lessons.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff.
• Encourage independence, confidence and personal development.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Patience

Resilience

Education

Relevant qualifications beneficial but not essential

Job description

Protocol Education is currently recruiting a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN) in schools across Halifax.

This rewarding role involves working closely with students who require additional support, helping them achieve both academically and socially within a positive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to pupils with SEN.
• Assist with implementing individual education plans (IEPs).
• Support students with a range of needs including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH and learning difficulties.
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement in lessons.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff.
• Encourage independence, confidence and personal development.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children or young people with SEN is desirable.
• A patient, empathetic and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• Relevant qualifications are beneficial but not essential.

What Protocol Education Offers:

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Dedicated support from an experienced consultant.
• Opportunities to work in a variety of local schools.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people, we would 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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