SEND Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Limited; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay through PAYE

Dedicated education consultants

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Free access to CPD courses

Support with long-term and permanentop

Job summary

Protocol Education in Wolverhampton is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support children with a range of special educational needs in a Good-rated SEND school.

You will work closely with teachers and the SENCO to implement EHCPs, build confidence, and help students progress academically and personally in an inclusive environment. This is a rewarding role with ongoing support and development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs, or a genuine passion for supporting students with additional needs.
• An understanding of EHCPs or a willingness to learn how to implement personalised learning strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, resilience, and a positive attitude.
• The ability to adapt to different situations and respond to students' individual needs.
• A proactive approach and a commitment to helping every child succeed.

Responsibilities

• Support students with a range of additional learning needs both in and out of the classroom.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that help students develop confidence and independence.
• Work closely with teachers and the SENCO to deliver tailored support.
• Follow Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Encourage student engagement, wellbeing, and academic progress in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Skills

Experience with SEN

EHCP knowledge

Effective communication

Empathy and patience

Adaptability

Job description

Are you passionate about supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)? Do you want to make a real difference in a rewarding school environment?

An Ofsted-rated 'Good' SEND school is seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic, and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to join their supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with students, helping them achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, a recent graduate, or an aspiring teacher looking to gain valuable classroom experience before teacher training, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support students with a range of additional learning needs both in and out of the classroom.
• Build positive, trusting relationships that help students develop confidence and independence.
• Work closely with teachers and the SENCO to deliver tailored support.
• Follow Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and adapt learning activities to meet individual needs.
• Encourage student engagement, wellbeing, and academic progress in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

We're Looking For Someone Who Has:

• Experience working with children or young people with Special Educational Needs, or a genuine passion for supporting students with additional needs.
• An understanding of EHCPs or a willingness to learn how to implement personalised learning strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, empathy, resilience, and a positive attitude.
• The ability to adapt to different situations and respond to students' individual needs.
• A proactive approach and a commitment to helping every child succeed.

Why Join Protocol Education?

At Protocol Education, we pride ourselves on supporting our staff every step of the way. When you work with us, you'll benefit from:

• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella company fees.
• A dedicated team of experienced education consultants offering ongoing support.
• A generous Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Free access to over 50 CPD courses, including Diploma and Certificate-level qualifications.
• Opportunities with one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, trusted by over 4,000 schools and education settings nationwide.
• Support in finding long-term and permanent career opportunities.

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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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