SEN Primary Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about Early Years education and making a positive difference to children with Special Educational Needs?

Protocol Education is looking for compassionate and enthusiasticEarly Years SEN Support Assistantsto join our team, supporting children withinMainstream primary schools in Lewisham.

These rewarding roles involve working closely with young children who require additional support to access learning, develop communication skills, build confidence and achieve important developmental milestones.

Whether you're an experienced SEN Support Assistant, Teaching Assistant or have a background in childcare, we'd love to hear from you.

Your day could include:

• Providing tailored 1:1 and small group support for children with additional needs.
• Assisting pupils with classroom activities to help them reach their full potential.
• Encouraging communication, social interaction and emotional development.
• Supporting positive behaviour through patience, consistency and encouragement.
• Helping children develop independence, confidence and essential life skills.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, SENCOs and families to ensure the best outcomes for every child.
• Creating a nurturing and inclusive environment where every pupil feels supported and valued.
• Celebrating achievements and helping pupils overcome barriers to learning.

You’ll be supporting children with a range of additional needs, including:

• Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Speech, Language and Communication Needs (SLCN)
• ADHD
• Global Developmental Delay
• Sensory processing needs
• Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children in a school, educational, childcare or SEN setting
• Has experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), or a genuine passion for working within this area
• Is patient, caring and resilient, with a positive and proactive approach
• Can build strong, trusting relationships with pupils, staff and parents
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Is committed to supporting every child to achieve their full potential
• Can adapt their approach to meet the individual needs of pupils
• Is passionate about creating an inclusive, supportive and engaging learning environment

Why Protocol Education?

• Access to a wide range of SEN Teaching Assistant opportunities in primary schools across your local area
• Flexible daily supply, short-term, long-term and permanent roles to suit your availability and career goals
• Competitive weekly PAYE pay with no hidden umbrella costs
• A dedicated consultant who will take the time to understand your experience, preferences and aspirations
• Free access to professional development and training courses to support your career progression
• The opportunity to gain valuable experience working with a variety of SEN needs and age groups
• Ongoing support throughout your placements from a team that understands the education sector

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can help children overcome barriers to learning and give them the very best start in education, we'd love to hear from you.

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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