SEND Support Assistants Needed in Grantham - Local SEND School
Protocol Education is seeking compassionate and dedicated SEND Support Assistants to join a local SEND school in Grantham. These full-time roles offer the potential for permanent positions, providing the chance to make a significant impact on students' lives and contribute to their educational journey.
Role Details:
- Position: SEND Support Assistant
- Location: Grantham, Local SEND School
- Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday
- Age Range: EYFS to KS4 (Dependent on experience)
- Contract Type: Full-time, with potential for permanent placement
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) across the EYFS to KS4 age range.
- Assisting with personal care and mobility where required.
- Encouraging students to engage in classroom activities and learning.
- Working 1:1 or with small groups to support specific learning needs.
- Helping with behavioural support and implementing strategies to promote positive outcomes.
- Liaising with teachers and other staff to monitor and support the progress of individual students.
- Promoting independence and social integration within the school environment.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Previous experience working with children or adults with SEND is desirable, but not essential.
- A passion for working with young people with additional needs.
- Empathy, patience, and a positive attitude.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- A Level 2 or 3 qualification in supporting teaching and learning is advantageous but not essential.
- Strong communication skills, both with students and the wider school community.
Benefits of Working with Protocol Education:
- Competitive pay rates with regular opportunities for professional development.
- Ongoing training and support, including specialist SEND training.
- Dedicated consultants who are committed to supporting your career development.
- Access to a variety of roles across different schools and settings in your local area.
- Opportunity for career progression with the potential for permanent roles.
- Referral bonuses for recommending other candidates to Protocol Education.
If you are passionate about working with children with SEND and are looking to make a meaningful contribution in an inclusive, supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!
Apply today to take the first step toward a rewarding role in SEND education.
For more information or to apply, please contact William Woolley at william.woolley@protocol-education.com.
Protocol Education is an equal opportunities employer.
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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