SEN Teaching Assistant - Hertfordshire

Protocol Education Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safeguarding training

Professional development

Competitive pay

Holiday pay

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited seeks a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with a range of special educational needs, both inside and outside the classroom. You will help pupils access learning, build confidence and develop positive relationships within the school community.

The role involves 1:1 and small group support, assisting teachers with differentiated lessons, and implementing EHCP strategies to promote academic and social development.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with SEN, in schools or similar settings.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy and strong communication.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with SEN.
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons.
• Support pupils with academic, social and emotional development.
• Implement strategies outlined in EHCPs and individual support plans.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage engagement in learning.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and SEN professionals.
• Help create a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

SEN support experience

Communication skills

Patience

Education

Relevant qualifications or training (desirable)

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting young people with additional needs and helping them achieve their full potential? We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming and inclusive school on a full-time basis.

In this rewarding role, you will work closely with students with a range of special educational needs, providing targeted support both inside and outside the classroom. You will play a key role in helping pupils access learning, build confidence and develop positive relationships across the school community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support to students with Special Educational Needs (SEN).
• Assist teachers in delivering engaging and differentiated lessons.
• Support pupils with academic, social and emotional development.
• Implement strategies outlined in EHCPs and individual support plans.
• Promote positive behaviour and encourage engagement in learning.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, SENCOs and external professionals.
• Help create a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has experience working with children or young people with SEN, either in schools or other settings.
• Demonstrates patience, empathy and strong communication skills.
• Can build positive relationships with students, staff and parents.
• Is proactive, reliable and able to adapt to the needs of individual learners.
• Holds relevant qualifications or training (desirable but not essential).

What We Offer:

• A supportive and welcoming school environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
• We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers.

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.

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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