Do you want to make a difference? Are you passionate about working with children or vulnerable adults with special needs? Do you have a social care background? Or even had personal experience supporting SEND?
If so, we would love to hear from you!
Protocol Education are looking to recruit a learning support assistant/teaching assistant to join an Outstanding Special Needs school in Witham.
Responsibilities
- Provide personal care and support to students with special needs, including autism and SLD.
- Support non‑verbal students, ensuring strong communication and building rapport.
- Inspire, motivate, challenge and support each pupil, maintaining a friendly and positive approach to teaching and learning.
- Work full‑time, 5 days a week, between 8:30 am and 3:30 pm.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Appropriate qualifications and training for the role.
- Strong desire to assist students with special needs (no experience required).
- Valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscription to the DBS Update Service.
Benefits & Training
- Pay rates inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
- Option to transition to a permanent role in the future.
- Free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training provided.
If you have a real passion for supporting children with special needs and think this role sounds right for you then please apply now!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
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’, which may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
