Sen Teaching Assistant- Mitcham

Protocol Education Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Competitive pay rates

Ongoing CPD opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Career development in SEN education

Rewarding role

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking caring SEN Learning Support Assistants to work in supportive schools across Mitcham (CR4). Flexible day-to-day supply work or long-term placements are available to suit you.

You will support pupils with a range of SEN, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and Speech & Language needs, provide 1:1 and small group support, and help with learning, social development and emotional wellbeing. You will work with teachers and SENCOs to support pupil progress.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with SEN in schools, care, youth work, tutoring, coaching or similar settings.
• Patience, resilience and nurturing.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to remain calm and adaptable in various situations.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEN (Autism, ADHD, SEMH, Speech & Language)
• Provide 1:1 and small group support inside and outside the classroom
• Assist with learning, social development and emotional wellbeing
• Help implement behaviour and support strategies
• Collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and other professionals to support pupil progress

Skills

Patience

Resilience

Nurturing

Excellent communication

Relationship-building

Job description

Short-Term & Long-Term Opportunities Available

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with Special Educational Needs? Protocol Education is currently seeking caring, patient, and dedicated SEN Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) to work in supportive schools across Mitcham(CR4).

Whether you're looking for flexible supply work or a long-term position, we have a range of opportunities available to suit you.

The Role

• Supporting pupils with a range of Special Educational Needs, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, and Speech & Language needs
• Providing 1:1 and small group support both inside and outside the classroom
• Assisting pupils with their learning, social development, and emotional wellbeing
• Helping to implement behaviour and support strategies
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and other professionals to support pupil progress

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience working with children or young people with SEN, either in schools, care, youth work, tutoring, coaching, or similar settings
• Is patient, resilient, and nurturing
• Has excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Is able to remain calm and adaptable in a variety of situations
• Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or is willing to obtain one

What We Offer

• Flexible day-to-day supply work and long-term placements
• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
• Dedicated support from an experienced consultant
• Opportunities to develop your experience within SEN education
• A rewarding role making a genuine difference to children's lives

Whether you're an experienced SEN professional or looking to begin your career supporting children with additional needs, we'd 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 Declaration and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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