Exciting Opportunity: SEN Teaching Assistant Position Available
SEN Teaching Assistant
Wandsworth
September 2024
Pay:£85-£95 per day
Are you passionate about supporting the learning and development of students with special educational needs (SEN)? Do you have a nurturing and patient approach, with a genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of young people? If so, we invite you to apply for the position of SEN Teaching Assistant at our esteemed all-girls secondary school, starting in September for a full academic year, working through Protocol Education.
About Us: We are a highly regarded all-girls secondary school dedicated to providing a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive and achieve their full potential. Located in Wandsworth, our school is known for its academic excellence, strong sense of community, and commitment to supporting the diverse needs of all students.
Position Overview: We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team starting in September. The successful candidate will work closely with our SENCO and teaching staff to provide tailored support and assistance to students with special educational needs, enabling them to access the curriculum, participate in school life, and reach their individual goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-to-one and small group support to students with SEN, both in the classroom and in specialist intervention sessions, under the direction of the SENCO and class teachers.
- Adapt and differentiate learning materials and activities to meet the individual needs and abilities of students with SEN, ensuring they are fully included and engaged in their learning.
- Assist with the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and support strategies, monitoring progress and providing feedback to the SENCO and teaching staff.
- Foster positive relationships with students, building trust, confidence, and self-esteem, and promoting independence and resilience.
- Support students with personal care and mobility needs, promoting their health, safety, and wellbeing within the school environment.
- Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and external professionals to ensure a holistic and integrated approach to supporting students with SEN across all aspects of school life.
Requirements:
- Experience working with children or young people with special educational needs, preferably within a school setting.
- NVQ Level 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools or equivalent qualification is desirable but not essential.
- Empathy, patience, and a genuine passion for supporting the learning and development of students with SEN.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
- Flexibility, adaptability, and a proactive approach to meeting the diverse needs of students with SEN.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package through Protocol Education.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with SEN.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment within a respected all-girls secondary school.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- Access to comprehensive training and resources to support your role as an SEN Teaching Assistant.
How to Applyt email] or : If you are dedicated to supporting the learning and wellbeing of students with special educational needs and would like to be part of our inclusive school community, we would love to hear from you! Apply through Protocol Education.
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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