SEN Teaching Assistant - Swindon

Protocol Education Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD and SEND-focused training

Dedicated consultant support

Immediate and ongoing work available

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd in Swindon is seeking an SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of needs across primary, secondary and specialist SEND settings. Roles are available on a full-time, part-time or flexible basis, with immediate starts and ongoing opportunities across Swindon and surrounding areas.

You will provide 1:1 and small-group support, help pupils access the curriculum, and work closely with teachers to create a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' relevant UK experience in education or support roles.
• Experience as SEN TA / Teaching Assistant / LSA or similar.
• SEN experience is highly desirable.
• Experience supporting Autism, ADHD or complex needs is advantageous.
• Patient, compassionate and resilient approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND.
• Help pupils access the curriculum and classroom activities.
• Support communication, social and emotional development.
• Follow individual learning and behaviour support strategies.
• Encourage confidence, independence and positive behaviour.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and resources.
• Work closely with teachers and wider support teams.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Skills

1:1 support

Group support

Communication

Teamwork

Behaviour management

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant – Swindon

Full-Time, Part-Time & Flexible Opportunities | Swindon & Surrounding Areas | Immediate & Ongoing

Are you a passionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Swindon?

Protocol Education is working with a range of primary, secondary and specialist SEND schools across Swindon, offering immediate and ongoing opportunities for dedicated SEN Teaching Assistants.

We are looking for caring, reliable and resilient individuals who can provide high-quality support and help pupils overcome barriers to learning.

About the Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you may support pupils with a range of needs, including:

• Autism and ADHD
• Communication and interaction needs
• Social, emotional and mental health needs
• Moderate learning difficulties
• Complex and additional needs
• Speech, language and communication needs
• Challenging behaviour

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with SEND
• Help pupils access the curriculum and classroom activities
• Support communication, social and emotional development
• Follow individual learning and behaviour support strategies
• Encourage confidence, independence and positive behaviour
• Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils
• Assist teachers with classroom activities and resources
• Work closely with teachers and wider support teams
• Maintain a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 6 months' relevant UK experience working with children, young people or within an education/support setting
• Previous SEN TA, Teaching Assistant, LSA or similar experience
• SEND experience is highly desirable
• Experience supporting Autism, ADHD or complex needs is advantageous
• Patient, compassionate and resilient approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service is desirable, but not essential

Why Work with Protocol Education?

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay
• Full-time, part-time and flexible opportunities
• Immediate and ongoing work available
• Free CPD and SEND-focused training
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to a wide range of schools across Swindon
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions

Role Details

Role: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Swindon & surrounding areas
Contract: Full-Time / Part-Time / Flexible / Long-Term / Supply
Start: Immediate & ongoing

If you're passionate about supporting pupils with additional needs and looking for your next SEN Teaching Assistant opportunity in Swindon

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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