About Us: Protocol Education is a leading educational agency committed to providing top-quality support and services to schools and educational institutions. We are currently seeking experienced and dedicated Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Teaching Assistants to join our team on a full-time basis. If you have a passion for supporting students with diverse learning needs and a proven track record in educational assistance, we want to hear from you!
Position Overview: As a Full-Time Experienced SEND Teaching Assistant with Protocol Education, you will have the opportunity to work with a variety of schools and educational settings, providing crucial support to students with special educational needs. This role requires a high level of expertise, empathy, and adaptability to contribute effectively to the success of students in diverse learning environments.
Responsibilities:
- Work collaboratively with classroom teachers to implement individualized education plans (IEPs) and behavior management strategies.
- Provide one-on-one support and assistance to students with SEND in the classroom setting.
- Adapt and modify curriculum materials to meet the unique needs of individual students.
- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, promoting the social and emotional development of students.
- Communicate effectively with school staff, parents, and other professionals to ensure coordinated support for students.
- Participate in professional development opportunities to stay updated on best practices in special education.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Teaching Assistant in a Special Education setting OR a can do attitude and willingness to complete required training and educate yourself
- Experience working with students or adults with SEND is preferred, though personal experience will be considered
- Relevant education or training in Special Education or a related field.
- Strong understanding of diverse learning needs and the ability to implement effective support strategies.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to adapt to different school environments and collaborate with diverse teams.
If this sounds like something you would excel at please contact Beth Glossop on 0114 252 1975 or beth.glossop@protocol-education.com
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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