Position: SEN Teaching Assistant
Area: Islington
Full Time 8:30 - 3:30
Start Date: September 2024.
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) Teaching Assistant starting in September 2024. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting students with special educational needs, helping them to access the curriculum and reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one and small group support to students with special educational needs.
- Support classroom teachers in differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of students.
- Help students with personal care needs, if required.
- Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
- Monitor and record students' progress, providing feedback to teachers and parents.
- Assist with the preparation of learning materials and resources.
- Support students in developing social skills and building confidence.
- Attend relevant training sessions and meetings as required.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, particularly in an SEN setting, is highly desirable.
- A genuine passion for supporting students with special educational needs.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, empathy, and the ability to build positive relationships with students.
- Flexibility and adaptability in responding to the varying needs of students.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and a willingness to learn.
- Minimum of GCSEs in English and Mathematics (or equivalent).
Requirements:
- Relevant qualifications in education or special educational needs
- Experience working with children with a range of SEN, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and learning difficulties.
- The right to work in the UK.
- Has or is willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS.
- Ability to build positive relationships with students, teachers, and parents.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Demonstrated commitment to education and personal growth.
To apply, please apply immediately. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview with the schools and may be asked to participate in a trial lesson, working alongside students. Please contact Rania : email rania.zinuldin@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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