SEND Specialist Teaching Assistant - Full-Time

Protocol Education; Swindon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Job summary

Protocol Education in Swindon is seeking a caring Specialist Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in a specialist educational setting. This full-time role involves helping pupils access the curriculum, develop independence and reach their potential.

You will work closely with teachers and therapists, provide one-to-one and small-group support, and assist with personal care when required.

Qualifications

• A caring, patient and nurturing approach.
• Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable individuals is desirable but not essential.
• A willingness to support pupils with additional learning, physical, medical or personal care needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A calm, reliable and adaptable attitude.
• Common sense, resilience and a positive outlook.
• A genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of young people.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming pupils on arrival and supporting them as they start their school day
• Assisting pupils as they settle into their classroom and daily routines
• Supporting teachers to ensure all pupils can access learning activities and the curriculum
• Providing one-to-one and small group support where required
• Supporting pupils with movement and handling needs where necessary
• Assisting with personal care and medical needs when required (full training provided)
• Encouraging independence, confidence and positive behaviour
• Supervising pupils during breaktimes and lunchtimes
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and support staff to meet pupils' individual needs
• Supporting pupils at the end of the school day and ensuring safe departure arrangements

Skills

Caring

Patient

Strong communication

Teamwork

Adaptable

Calm

Resilience

Desire to help young people

Job description

Protocol Education in Swindon is seeking a caring Specialist Teaching Assistant to support pupils with additional needs in a specialist educational setting. This full-time role involves helping pupils access the curriculum, develop independence and reach their potential.

You will work closely with teachers and therapists, provide one-to-one and small-group support, and assist with personal care when required.