Job Description: SEND Teaching Assistant
Location: Kingston upon Thames, Greater London, England
Job Type: Contract, Full-Time
Primary Industry: Education and Training
Salary: £450 - £480 Per week
Benefits: PAYE
Job Duties:
- Assist in the implementation of individual education plans for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
- Support students in their learning activities both in group settings and on a one-to-one basis
- Provide assistance with personal care needs as required
- Help create a supportive and inclusive learning environment
- Collaborate with teachers and other professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes for students
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths
- Experience working with children or individuals with SEND
- Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures
Education:
Relevant qualification in Education or Special Educational Needs is desirable
Experience:
Prior experience working in a school or educational setting with SEND students, or personal experience with SEND individuals.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Patience and empathy when working with students
Preferred Qualifications:
- Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent
- First Aid certification
Working Conditions:
- Full-Time hours, Monday to Friday
- Work within a school environment
- Potential for additional training and development opportunities
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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