SEND Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; Croydon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD training (Team Teach)

Support from experienced consultant

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a caring Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) in a welcoming and inclusive SEN school in Croydon.

You will provide 1:1 and small group support, assist with communication, emotional regulation, and social interaction, and implement individual education and behaviour support plans in a safe, engaging learning environment.

You will work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and parents to ensure pupils' progress and well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN or autism.
• Patient, resilient and nurturing approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with autism.
• Assist with communication, emotional regulation, and social interaction.
• Implement individual education and behaviour support plans.
• Create a safe, engaging, and positive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and parents.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Desirable qualifications

Job description

Protocol Education is seeking a caring and dedicated Teaching Assistant to support pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) in a welcoming and inclusive SEN school.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with autism.
• Assist with communication, emotional regulation, and social interaction.
• Implement individual education and behaviour support plans.
• Create a safe, engaging, and positive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and parents.

Requirements:

• Previous experience supporting children with SEN or autism.
• Patient, resilient, and nurturing approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Relevant qualifications are desirable but not essential.

Protocol Education can offer:

• Competitive rates of pay
• FREE continued professional development training (CPD), including Team Teach and webinars
• Ongoing honest, friendly, and professional support from our dedicated team of experienced consultant

All applicants will require the appropriate 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.

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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