SLD Teaching assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Kingston area opportunities

Training & development

Dedicated consultant support

Flexible long-term & permanent roles

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd in Kingston upon Thames is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support learners with Severe Learning Disabilities in SEN settings. The role involves one-to-one and small group support, assisting with personal care and delivering tailored activities under teacher guidance.

Ideal candidates will have experience with SLD or complex needs, strong communication and teamwork, and a caring, patient approach.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SLD or complex needs.
• Patient, nurturing and resilient.
• Willingness to support personal care where required.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SLD on a one-to-one and small group basis.
• Assist with personal care where required.
• Deliver tailored learning activities under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Promote independence, communication and social development.
• Create a safe, positive, and engaging learning environment.

Skills

Experience with SLD

Patience

Strong communication

Teamwork

Personal care support

Teaching Assistant qualification

Education

Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant - Severe Learning Disabilities (SLD)

Kingston Upon Thames & Surrounding Areas
£92.63 - £100 per day

Are you a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant with experience supporting pupils with Severe Learning Disabilities (SLD)? We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and caring individuals to join specialist schools and SEN provisions in the Kingston area.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with complex learning needs, helping them to achieve their full potential in a supportive educational environment.

The Role

As an SLD Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support students with Severe Learning Disabilities on a one-to-one and small group basis.
• Assist with personal care where required.
• Help deliver tailored learning activities under the guidance of the class teacher.
• Promote student independence, communication and social development.
• Support pupils with additional needs, including Autism (ASC), physical disabilities and sensory impairments.
• Create a safe, positive and engaging learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have previous experience supporting children or adults with SLD, complex needs or SEN.
• Are patient, resilient and nurturing.
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Are comfortable supporting personal care needs where necessary.
• Hold a Teaching Assistant qualification or relevant care/support experience (desirable but not essential).

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates of £92.63 - £100 per day.
• Opportunities in Kingston and surrounding boroughs.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
• Flexible opportunities, including long-term and permanent positions.

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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