SEN Teaching Assistant in Croydon

Protocol Education Ltd; Croydon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking a full-time SEN Teaching Assistant in Croydon. The ideal candidate will provide support for students with special educational needs, assist with individual education plans, and collaborate with teaching staff to create a positive learning environment. Qualifications include GCSEs in English and Maths and an SEN Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant experience.

Benefits

PAYE

FREE online safeguarding training

Qualifications

• Minimum of GCSEs in English and Maths.
• SEN Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant experience.
• Valid DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to students with special educational needs in a classroom setting.
• Assist the class teacher in implementing individual education plans for students.
• Help students with their learning and development, including personal care if required.
• Support students during activities, ensuring their safety and well-being.
• Work collaboratively with the teaching staff and other professionals.

Skills

Understanding of SEN strategies and techniques

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Patience

Empathy

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

SEN Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant experience

Job description

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant in Croydon

Location:

England, Greater London, Croydon

Job Type:

Contract, expected to work Full-Time hours

Primary Industry:

Education and Training

Salary:

£90 - £100 Per day

Benefits:

PAYE

Job Duties:

• Provide support to students with special educational needs (SEN) in a classroom setting
• Assist the class teacher in implementing individual education plans (IEPs) for students
• Help students with their learning and development, including personal care if required
• Support students during activities, ensuring their safety and well-being at all times
• Work collaboratively with the teaching staff and other professionals to create a positive learning environment

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of GCSEs in English and Maths
• SEN Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant experience
• Valid DBS check

Education:

GCSEs in English and Maths

Experience:

Prior experience working with children with special educational needs

Knowledge and Skills:

• Understanding of SEN strategies and techniques
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine interest in supporting students with SEN

Preferred Qualifications:

• Higher level teaching assistant (HLTA) qualification
• First aid certification

Working Conditions:

• Typical school hours, Monday to Friday
• Work within a classroom setting
• Potential requirement to assist with outdoor activities or school trips

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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