Teaching Assistant (SEND)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Teaching Assistant dedicated to supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This role involves providing tailored support, assisting teachers, and fostering a nurturing environment for students. Ideal candidates will have experience with SEND, strong communication skills, and a positive attitude towards professional development. Join a team that values inclusivity and provides opportunities for networking and growth in the educational field.

Benefits

Competitive Pay Rate

Weekly Pay

Social Events

£50 Referral Bonus

Free Online Training

Qualifications

• Experience working with children with SEND in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of strategies to support students with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to students with SEND in 1:1 and group settings.
• Assist in planning and delivering inclusive lessons for SEND students.

Skills

Communication Skills

Compassion

Patience

Resilience

Understanding of SEND

Education

Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

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Protocol Education are looking for warm and inclusive educational staff dedicated to providing every child with the opportunity to achieve their full potential. We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team, specializing in supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored support to students with SEND in both 1:1 and group settings.
• Assist the class teacher in planning and delivering lessons that accommodate the needs of SEND students.
• Support students in their learning, helping them to stay engaged, organized, and confident.
• Work closely with the SENDCo (Special Educational Needs Coordinator) to implement individual learning plans.
• Help students with mobility, personal care, and any additional physical needs as required.
• Assist in the preparation and adaptation of learning resources to ensure inclusivity.
• Monitor and record student progress, providing feedback and reporting to the SENDCo.
• Foster a nurturing, positive, and respectful learning environment for all students.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Previous experience working with children with SEND in an educational setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of SEND and the strategies to support students with a variety of needs.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively collaborate with students, teachers, and parents.
• A compassionate, patient, and resilient approach to working with children with diverse needs.
• Experience of supporting students with autism, ADHD, speech and language difficulties, and/or learning disabilities is an advantage.
• Relevant qualifications, such as a Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
• A positive attitude towards continuous professional development.
• First Aid training or the willingness to complete training

What you can expect from Protocol Education:

• An extremely competitive pay rate
• Weekly pay which is paid through PAYE (No hidden umbrella costs)
• Social events, opportunity to network with other educational staff
• £50 bonus if you refer a friend to Protocol!

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to a full DBS check and reference checks.

We look forward to supporting you in your next career step!

Pay rates are dependent on qualifications and experience

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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