Teaching Assistant

Location: Dudley
Job Type: Supply Teaching
Industry: Primary SEN Support
Reference: sendtadud
Salary: £83 - 90 per day
Job Published: 4 months ago

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Location:

West Midlands, West Midlands, Dudley

Job Type:

Contract (Full-Time)

Primary Industry:

Education and Training

Salary:

£83 - £90 Per day

Protocol Education is seeking a compassionate and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant to join a mainstream primary school in Dudley. This fulfilling role offers the chance to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in an inclusive and nurturing environment.

About the Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will collaborate closely with teachers to provide tailored support for children with SEND. Responsibilities may include one-on-one assistance, small group support, and adapting learning materials to meet individual needs. You’ll play a crucial role in helping students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally within the mainstream school setting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver personalised support to children with SEND, enabling them to access the curriculum effectively.
  • Assist teachers in planning and implementing lessons that cater to diverse learning needs.
  • Promote inclusion and equal opportunities within the classroom.
  • Support students in developing confidence, independence, and essential life skills.
  • Manage challenging behaviours and encourage positive engagement in learning activities.

Requirements

  • Experience working with children or adults with SEND, particularly those with social, emotional, or learning needs.
  • Confidence in managing behaviours and applying strategies to support individual requirements.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
  • A commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent.
  • Training or experience in supporting students with Autism, ADHD, or other additional needs.

What We Offer

  • A meaningful opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of young learners.
  • Competitive daily rates ranging from £83 to £90.
  • Dedicated support from a Protocol Education consultant.
  • Access to professional development and training opportunities.

If you’re an empathetic and enthusiastic individual passionate about supporting children with SEND, apply today to join Protocol Education and contribute to creating a positive learning experience for all students in a mainstream primary school.

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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