✨Support Assistant in a SEN School- Post 16 years ✨

TN United Kingdom; Rainham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with Special Education Needs in Rainham. This fulfilling role involves supervising and assisting pupils aged 16-19 with various special needs, including ASD and complex learning disabilities. You will employ your creativity and communication skills to foster an engaging learning environment, ensuring students' safety and promoting their educational success. If you have a passion for making a difference and supporting children with SEND, this long-term, full-time position offers a rewarding opportunity to impact young lives positively.

Benefits

Free Online Safeguarding Training

Potential for Permanent Position

Support for DBS Check

Qualifications

• Desire to assist children with Special Education Needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils to ensure their safety and access to learning.
• Support implementation of tailored education plans.

Skills

Communication Skills

Creativity

Learning Support Knowledge

Relationship Building

Education

Relevant Qualifications and Training

Job description

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Protocol Education

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Job Reference:

2206641a9564

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11

Posted:

29.04.2025

Expiry Date:

13.06.2025

Job Description:

• Are you passionate about making a difference?
• Do you have experience working with children or vulnerable adults?
• Have you had personal experience supporting special needs or disabilities?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

Protocol Education is looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to join a SEND provision in Rainham, Essex.

The students attending are aged between 16-19 years, with a variety of special needs, including ASD/Social, Emotional, Mental Health needs (SEMH), and complex learning disabilities. Experience is not necessary, but a desire to assist in this area is required!

In this role, you will utilize your knowledge of learning support, communication skills, and creativity to develop varied approaches to help pupils with Special Education Needs and Disabilities understand information and support them throughout their education.

The role includes:

• Supervising pupils to ensure their safety and access to learning activities.
• Assisting them to understand presented information using various teaching aids.
• Supporting the implementation of education plans tailored to each pupil’s learning objectives.
• Building trusting relationships with pupils and communicating appropriately.
• Promoting class interaction and engagement.
• Creating an engaging environment for students.
• Ensuring their physical, social, and emotional welfare.

This is a long-term, full-time position requiring availability 5 days a week from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Experience in a school environment is not necessary; volunteer experience in youth clubs, theatre groups, or after-school clubs is also valued.

If you are passionate about supporting children with SEND and want to make a difference, please apply now!

Applicants need to have the appropriate qualifications and training. For details, see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website.

All pay rates are inclusive of statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position, with potential for permanency later.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding children. We conduct safeguarding checks according to DfE guidance, including possible online searches for shortlisted candidates.

We offer free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training. All candidates must have or obtain a valid enhanced DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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