Are you passionate about supporting children in reaching their full potential? We’re looking for a friendly and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant primary school in Colchester. In this role, you’ll work closely with a child with additional Special Educational Needs (SEN), helping them to flourish both academically and personally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide focused, one-to-one support for a child with SEN, adapting activities to suit their specific needs.
- Work alongside teachers and SEN coordinators to deliver personalized learning plans and strategies.
- Support the child’s emotional well-being, building their confidence, independence, and social skills.
- Assist in classroom activities, ensuring the child is included and engaged in all aspects of learning.
- Monitor and track the child’s progress, sharing updates with staff and parents to celebrate achievements and identify areas for further support.
- Help to maintain a positive, inclusive, and welcoming classroom environment.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience working with children with SEN is highly desirable.
- A patient, caring, and approachable personality, with strong communication skills.
- A proactive and flexible attitude, ready to adapt to a dynamic school environment.
- Commitment to supporting the needs of children in a nurturing and professional way.
- ️ An understanding of safeguarding and child protection policies (training available if required).
Requirements:
- ✅ A valid and up-to-date DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
- Relevant qualifications in education or SEN support are advantageous but not essential.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay through Protocol Education.
- A supportive and friendly school team.
- Professional development and training opportunities to help you grow.
- The chance to make a meaningful difference in a child’s education and future.
How to Apply:
If you’re excited about this opportunity and can start as soon as possible, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today through Protocol Education and take the first step toward transforming a child’s learning experience.
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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