Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Assistant

Protocol Education; Braintree; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational provider as a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Assistant in Braintree. You'll provide essential one-on-one support to a primary school child, enhancing their academic and social development in a nurturing environment. This full-time role offers growth potential and the chance to make a significant difference in a child's life.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Temp-to-Perm Opportunities

Professional Development Training

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children with SEN is highly desirable but not essential.
• Strong communication skills to effectively liaise with children, staff, and parents.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalized one-on-one support to a child with SEN.
• Support the child’s emotional well-being and social skills.

Skills

Communication

Caring Nature

Patience

Education

Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

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Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Assistant, Braintree

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Client:

Protocol Education

Location:

Braintree, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Support Assistant

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in a child’s life?
We’re seeking a dedicated SEN Support Assistant to join our team, providing one-on-one support to a primary school child with special educational needs in Braintree. This full-time role offers the exciting possibility of becoming permanent for the right candidate! If you’re ready to help a young learner thrive and reach their full potential, this could be the perfect fit for you!

About the Role:
As an SEN Support Assistant, you’ll work closely alongside a child with additional needs, supporting their academic progress and social development. Collaborating with the class teacher and school staff, you’ll help create a warm, inclusive, and encouraging learning environment where the child feels confident, motivated, and empowered to succeed.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide personalised one-on-one support to a child with SEN, assisting them in engaging with lessons and classroom activities.

Support the child’s emotional well-being and social skills, ensuring they feel safe, valued, and part of the school community.

Adapt learning resources and teaching strategies to suit the child’s individual needs, guided by the class teacher.

Help maintain a calm, focused, and positive classroom atmosphere.

Encourage independence by fostering problem-solving, communication, and social interaction skills.

Collaborate with the teaching team and SENCo to monitor the child’s progress and development.

Communicate regularly with teachers and parents to provide feedback on the child’s well-being and achievements.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience supporting children with SEN is highly desirable but not essential.

A patient, caring, and approachable nature that builds trust and positive relationships with children.

Strong communication skills to effectively liaise with children, staff, and parents.

A genuine passion for helping children with additional needs flourish.

Flexible and proactive, able to respond to the unique requirements of each child.

Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent is a plus but not mandatory.

A positive attitude and a great sense of humour!

Why Join Protocol Education?
Weekly Pay: Receive prompt weekly payments to recognise your hard work.
Temp-to-Perm Opportunities: This role could lead to a permanent position for the right candidate.
Supportive Team: We’re here to help you succeed with ongoing guidance and support.
Variety & Flexibility: Work across primary schools in Harlow, gaining diverse experience.
Professional Development: Access training to develop your skills and grow your career.
Make a Real Difference: Play a crucial role in supporting a child’s educational journey and helping them achieve their potential.

Ready to Make an Impact?
If you’re passionate about supporting children with special educational needs and want to join a caring, dynamic team in Chelmsford, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today with Protocol Education and help shape a child’s future.

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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