Send Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic SEND Teaching Assistant to support children with special educational needs. This role involves providing tailored assistance in both one-on-one and small group settings, ensuring that each child's unique requirements are met. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with SEND pupils and possess an NVQ 3 Teaching Assistant qualification. The school offers a supportive environment, flexible shifts, and the potential for long-term placement. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with SEND, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Potential for long-term work placement

Flexible shifts

Work in an outstanding OFSTED rated school

Free online safeguarding training

Qualifications

• Experience working with SEND pupils in various settings.
• NVQ 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Support daily needs of SEND pupils in a comfortable learning environment.
• Liaise with professionals to tailor individual learning plans.

Skills

Experience with SEND pupils

1:1 support skills

Small group teaching

Understanding individual needs

PECS training

Makaton training

Education

NVQ 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Equivalent qualification

Job description

This OFSTED rated GOOD school, based in Sheffield, are searching for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and experienced SEND TA who upholds a passion for providing children with SEND with the best experiences and tailored cooperation. This applicant will require experience working on a 1:1 basis and in small group settings with children of varying physical and educational needs.

The successful applicant will:

1. Be reliable and consistent.
2. Understand an individual’s needs, not offering a common approach to all.
3. Have ample experience with SEND pupils.
4. Ideally be PECS and/or Makaton trained. Although this is preferred, training can be offered to a standout applicant.
5. Have NVQ 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Supporting and assisting the daily needs of SEND pupils, ensuring a comfortable and enabling learning environment is provided.
2. Guarantee input is given allowing contribution to individual learning plans.
3. Liaising with outside professionals to ensure that each child is receiving what is required for their individual learning journey.
4. Regular progress monitoring and recording of SEND pupils.

What the school can offer you:

1. A competitive rate of pay.
2. Potential for long term work placement.
3. Flexible shifts to suit you.
4. Work in an outstanding OFSTED rated school.

*Pay rate is dependant on experience and qualifications.

If you are interested please call Sophie on 0114 2521970.

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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