Special needs Teaching assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Merton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Merton is looking for a Special Needs Teaching Assistant to support special needs students in their daily learning. The role includes assisting teachers and helping students with personal care, ensuring a positive learning environment. Candidates should have a minimum of GCSEs in English and Maths, along with relevant experience in education. This role is temporary but may lead to permanent opportunities.

Benefits

FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training

Assistance with DBS check

Qualifications

• Relevant experience working with special needs children.
• Previous experience in a similar role within an educational setting.
• First Aid certification preferred.
• Makaton or other communication training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to special needs students in the classroom.
• Assist the teacher in implementing individual education plans.
• Help students with personal care needs, including feeding and toileting.
• Support students in their social and emotional development.
• Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Understanding of special educational needs and disabilities

Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, and parents

Strong organisational skills and ability to work as part of a team

Education

Minimum of GCSEs in English and Maths

Job description

Job Title: Special Needs Teaching Assistant

Location:

England, Greater London, Merton

Job Type:

Temporary, expected to work Full-Time hours

Primary Industry:

Education and Training

Secondary Industry:

Education and Training

Salary:

£95 - £110 Per day

Benefits:

PAYE

Job Duties:

• Provide support to special needs students in the classroom
• Assist the teacher in implementing individual education plans
• Help students with personal care needs, including feeding and toileting
• Support students in their social and emotional development
• Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of GCSEs in English and Maths
• Relevant experience working with special needs children

Experience:

Previous experience in a similar role within an educational setting

Knowledge and Skills:

• Understanding of special educational needs and disabilities
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, and parents
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• First Aid certification
• Makaton or other communication training

Working Conditions:

• Work in a classroom setting
• Potential exposure to challenging behaviours
• Regular interaction with special needs students

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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.