Teaching Assistant (KS2)

Protocol Education Ltd; Cotham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Dedicated consultant

Safeguarding training

Wide range of schools

Job summary

Protocol Education are seeking a caring, dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our team in a Year 4 classroom, providing 1:1 support for a pupil with ASD and closely coordinating with the SENCO, teachers and external professionals.

You will implement the pupil's support plan, adapt activities to individual needs and help the pupil access the curriculum while tracking progress and maintaining records. A patient, collaborative approach and safeguarding commitment are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly ASD.
• A patient, nurturing and flexible approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with children.
• An understanding of autism-friendly practices and strategies.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored 1:1 support for a child with ASD in a Year 4 classroom.
• Implement strategies and interventions identified in the pupil's support plan.
• Support communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.
• Adapt learning activities to meet the child's individual needs.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive engagement in learning.
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate records where required.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, parents and external agencies.

Job description

Protocol Education are seeking a caring, dedicated and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team and provide 1:1 support for a child in Year 4 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about helping children thrive both academically and socially. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO and external professionals to support the pupil's individual needs and ensure they can fully access the curriculum.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored 1:1 support for a child with ASD in a Year 4 classroom.
• Implement strategies and interventions identified in the pupil's support plan.
• Support communication, social interaction and emotional regulation.
• Adapt learning activities to meet the child's individual needs.
• Encourage independence, confidence and positive engagement in learning.
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate records where required.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff, parents and external agencies.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with children with special educational needs, particularly ASD.
• A patient, nurturing and flexible approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive and trusting relationships with children.
• An understanding of autism-friendly practices and strategies.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

When you join Protocol Education, you can benefit from:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Flexible work opportunities to suit your lifestyle.
• Access to a wide range of schools and settings.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• A dedicated consultant who will support you every step of the way.
• Free safeguarding and compliance support.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience and progress your career in education.

• The chance to make a meaningful difference to a child's educational journey

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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