Special Needs Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant for a special needs school in Aylesbury. This role involves providing personalized support to students with complex needs, fostering their educational and personal development. The ideal candidate will have a background in arts, therapy, or drama, and a passion for making a positive impact on students' lives. Join a team that values creativity, adaptability, and collaboration to create a nurturing environment where every student can thrive. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful educational experiences and develop professionally in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

CPD during half term or summer

Free Webinars

Candidate social events

CV writing assistance

Marketing tools

£50 refer a Teacher/TA bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with special educational needs.
• Ability to create engaging and supportive learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to students with special educational needs.
• Assist in planning and delivering tailored lessons.

Skills

Arts background

Sensory or therapy background

Drama background

SEND experience

Education

Degree in Arts

Degree in Drama

Job description

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Special Needs Teaching Assistant, Aylesbury

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Client:

Protocol Education

Location:

Aylesbury, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Education

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Teaching Assistants Needed for Special Needs School in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Protocol Education is working with a special needs school in Aylesbury. The school focuses on a holistic approach to learning and uses sensory and therapy strategies in their daily timetable to combine an individualised curriculum and calm and purposeful environment. The children that attend the school have complex needs, ASD, behavioural difficulties and SEMH needs, as well as other individual needs. All children have an EHCP which will be shared when working with them to ensure consistency and familiarity within their learning and individual goals. You will be working 1:1 with pupils as well as supporting within the classroom. This means being adaptable, proactive and positive. Using your creative background in Arts, sensory, therapy or drama, you will be able to uniquely support SEND pupils with a variety of needs and emotions within their daily lives and education. Using your creative nature to engage, promote confidence, distract and positively influence meaningful, fun and supportive learning and progress.

Position : Teaching Assistant

Location : Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant at within a special needs setting, you will play a crucial role in supporting the educational and personal development of our students. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing one-to-one or small group support to students with special educational needs.
• Assisting the classroom teacher in planning and delivering tailored lessons and activities.
• Supporting students with personal care and promoting independence.
• Creating a safe and supportive learning environment for all students.
• Collaborating with colleagues, parents, and external professionals to ensure the holistic development of each student.

Skill set: Arts background/degree/sensory or therapy background/drama background/degree/SEND experience

Protocol Education are looking for a candidate who;

-Believes that every student, regardless of their background or need, can make outstanding progress
- Is rigorous, relentless, determined, creative and inspirational in their style and presence as a leader
- Utilises a variety of teaching methods to present engaging, thoughtful lessons
- Is caring and has the drive and passion to continue to develop strong relationships and the well being with staff, students, parents, governors, professionals and the local community

Protocol Eduction can offer;
Competitive rates that express your experience and responsibilities
CPD during half term or summer, plus free Webinars
Candidate social events
£50 refer a Teacher/TA bonus
CV writing assistance and marketing tools

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 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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