Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education; Swindon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time & supply opportunities

CPD & SEND training

Dedicated consultant support

Long-term/permanent opportunities

Experience across settings

Job summary

Protocol Education in Swindon is seeking a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of needs, within primary, secondary and specialist SEN settings.

You will work closely with teachers and SENCOs to provide 1:1 and small-group support, adapt activities, and help create a safe, inclusive learning environment. Immediate start with ongoing opportunities.

Qualifications

• UK experience in a Teaching Assistant, SEN or related role.
• Experience working with children or young people.
• SEND experience.
• Patient, caring, resilient and adaptable.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Effective team player in a school setting.
• Passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Supporting pupils with SEND, Autism, ADHD and additional learning needs.
• Assisting pupils with classroom activities and learning.
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• Adapting activities and resources to meet individual needs.
• Encouraging communication, independence and confidence.
• Building positive relationships with pupils.
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff.
• Creating a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Skills

UK experience

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Teamwork

Job description

About the Role

As an SEN Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting pupils to access learning, develop confidence and achieve their potential.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Supporting pupils with SEND, Autism, ADHD and additional learning needs.
• Assisting pupils with classroom activities and learning.
• Supporting emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour.
• Adapting activities and resources to meet individual needs.
• Encouraging communication, independence and confidence.
• Building positive relationships with pupils.
• Working closely with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff.
• Creating a safe, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

What We're Looking For

• Have at least 6 months of UK experience in a Teaching Assistant, SEN or relevant support role.
• Have experience working with children or young people.
• Have previous SEND experience.
• Are patient, caring, resilient and adaptable.
• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Can work effectively as part of a school team.
• Are passionate about helping children overcome barriers to learning.

Why Work with Protocol Education?

• Full-time and supply opportunities available.
• Schools across Swindon.
• Competitive weekly PAYE pay.
• Free CPD and specialist SEND training.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Long-term and potential permanent opportunities.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience across different educational settings.

Role Details

Job Title: SEN Teaching Assistant
Location: Swindon
Contract: Full-Time / Supply
Setting: Primary, Secondary & Specialist SEN Schools
Start: Immediate & Ongoing Opportunities

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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